Florida Administrative Code
5 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
5C - Division of Animal Industry
Chapter 5C-22 - CONTAGIOUS EQUINE METRITIS
Section 5C-22.003 - Procedures, General
Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1) The premises where the horse(s) is (are) to be quarantined must be state-approved prior to requesting the import permit from USDA.
(2) The owner must enter into a quarantine agreement which includes reference to the appropriate federal requirements for quarantine release as stated in 9 C.F.R. §§92.304(a)(5) or 92.304(a)(8) (1994).
(3) The attending veterinarian will perform all required examinations and collections of materials for culture. Payment for these services shall be the sole responsibility of the owner of the horse(s).
(4) Professional services required by subsection (2), above, will be directly supervised at all times by a supervising veterinarian. Costs of these services will be as provided in Rule 5C-22.011, F.A.C.
(5) Materials. Title 9 C.F.R. §92.304 (1994) is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the United States Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, Mail Stop SSOP, Washington D.C. 20402-9328.
Rulemaking Authority 585.002(4), 585.08(2)(a) FS. Law Implemented 585.11(1), 585.145, 585.16, 585.17, 585.23 FS.
New 6-3-93, Amended 7-3-95.
