Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 110 - Animal Health Board
Chapter 1721 - ANIMAL HEALTH
POULTRY
Part 1721.0330 - TESTING AND SAMPLING

Universal Citation: MN Rules 1721.0330

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 13, September 23, 2024

Subpart 1. Sample collection.

All samples obtained from hatcheries and flocks in order to meet plan or board requirements must be collected by an authorized poultry testing agent.

Subp. 2. Tests.

All tests conducted to meet plan or board requirements must be performed by an authorized poultry testing agent or at an official laboratory approved by the board.

Subp. 3. Reports.

All test results must be recorded on an official test chart approved by the board. All original test charts must be submitted to the board within 14 days following completion of the test.

Subp. 4. Authorized poultry testing agents.

A. To become an authorized poultry testing agent, a person must attend and complete a board-approved program training course and perform satisfactory work at a field school administered by the board. Temporary authorizations may be issued by the board to a person who has demonstrated a thorough understanding of the requirements in parts 1721.0270 to 1721.0360 and the ability to correctly perform program testing and sampling procedures.

B. Authorization is valid for four years unless revoked or suspended by the board for failure to comply with any of the requirements in parts 1721.0280 to 1721.0360.

C. Reauthorization of poultry testing agents must be completed by reapplication and completion of a board-approved program training course update once every four years.

D. Any fees for service charged by authorized poultry testing agents must be paid by the flock owner or hatchery.

Statutory Authority: MS s 35.03

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