South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 27 - CLEMSON UNIVERSITY STATE LIVESTOCK-POULTRY HEALTH COMMISSION
Article 15 - CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
Section 27-1012 - Animal/Poultry Quarantines (Other Than Garbage Feeding Quarantine) (See generally Section 47-4-70)

A. Definitions

B. Any duly authorized representative of the State Veterinarian may order a temporary quarantine of livestock/poultry which have not met the necessary entry requirements or which are reasonably suspected of being sick, at risk, or exposed to those diseases listed in Reg. 27-1011.

C. The quarantined livestock shall be immediately separated from apparently healthy livestock/poultry, until examined by a veterinarian designated by the State Veterinarian.

D. If in the opinion of the examining veterinarian the livestock/poultry is not sick, the temporary quarantine will be lifted, provided all entry requirements are met.

E. If in the opinion of the examining veterinarian the examination is inconclusive, the suspect livestock/poultry will remain separate and apart until such time as any necessary tests confirm the presence or absence of such disease.

F. The State Veterinarian shall quarantine livestock/poultry for sufficient time to ensure the presence or absence of a disease or condition, or compliance with regulatory requirements.

G. Livestock/poultry introduced into this state without the required health certifications will be returned aboard the same carrier to point of origin, unless the livestock/poultry has already been unloaded. In such case, all livestock/poultry in the load will be quarantined together on an "all in, all out" basis.

H. The quarantine, if verbal, will be reduced to writing as soon as possible if the quarantine is expected to last in excess of twenty-four (24) hours. The written quarantine order will specify the suspected disease, the terms and conditions of the quarantine, and that an appeal may be made, within 10 days after notice, to the State Veterinarian, P. O. Box 102406, Columbia, SC 29224-2406 (803-788-2260).

I. The quarantine will remain in effect until removed in writing by the State Veterinarian. The quarantine will normally include the incubation period for the particular disease plus an appropriate safety factor period. The affected livestock and/or poultry may not be removed from the quarantined premises without the specific written approval of the State Veterinarian.

J. The owner must comply with the terms of the quarantine during the pendency of any appeal, whether administrative or in a court of law, unless sooner released by the State Veterinarian.

K. Quarantines for equine infectious anemia. (See generally Section 47-13-1360 ) Owners of equine permanently quarantined for a positive reaction to an approved test for equine infectious anemia must comply with the quarantine requirements as established in Section 47-13-1360 at all times. If the owner does not possess sufficient property to establish the required separation distance utilizing his own property, such separation distance may be achieved by lease, easement or other interest in contiguous and adjacent real property. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that no equine at the facility comes any closer than the mandatory minimum 200 yards distance to any other equine legally on contiguous or adjacent public or private property. Separation distances for temporary (less than 45 days) quarantines shall be established on a case-by-case basis by the State Veterinarian; however, these distances shall in no case be greater than that required for a permanent quarantine.

L. All quarantined premises must be specifically approved by the State Veterinarian. Due consideration must be given to security fencing, shelter, food, water, etc.