Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 7 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Part XXI - Animals and Animal Health
Chapter 19 - Turtles
Section XXI-1903 - Requirements for Turtle Farms
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 3, March 20, 2024
A. Each facility which houses farm-raised turtles or turtle eggs for the purpose of buying, selling, or trading in commerce shall contain the following: turtle pond(s), turtle laying area, egg washing area, treatment areas, hatching area, holding or post-hatching area, and inventory storage.
B. Each facility shall possess hot and cold water, hand washing facilities, cooling and ventilation capability, be free of rodents and pests, be properly disinfected, utilize stainless steel or non-porous tables, buckets and baskets, and have access to restroom facilities.
C. The facility shall be free of debris, trash and offensive odors.
D. Egg Washing and Treatment Areas of the Facility
E. Hatching, Holding, and Post-Hatching Area of the Facility
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 3:2358.2.