Florida Administrative Code
5 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
5C - Division of Animal Industry
Chapter 5C-30 - ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
Section 5C-30.002 - Procedures for Inspection of Animals to be Imported into or Moved Within the State

(1) Any person importing animals into the State of Florida or moving animals within the state is subject to inspection by a Department representative to determine whether the animal has the appropriate health documentation as provided in Chapters 5C-3 and 5C-4, F.A.C. and Section 585.145, F.S., shows signs of illness, or is deceased.

(2) The department may refuse entry into the state or quarantine, any animal that is not accompanied by the appropriate health documentation, any animal showing signs of illness, or dead animals.

(3) Where any health documentation for an animal being transported into or within the state is missing or inadequate, where there are animals showing signs of illnesses, or where there are dead animals, the Department representative shall follow the procedures outlined in Table I, Rule 5C-30.003, F.A.C., in determining the appropriate action for a violation. In addition to refusal of entry or quarantine, the Department may issue Advisory Notices or impose administrative fines in accordance with Table I, Rule 5C-30.003, F.A.C.

(4) Any animal required to be quarantined to destination or to premises of origin shall be maintained in strict isolation, until such time as a Department representative releases the animal from quarantine.

(5) When the Department determines that the threat of disease ceases to exist and/or animal health requirements have been met, a Department representative will provide notification that the quarantine has been released and is no longer in effect.