South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 27 - CLEMSON UNIVERSITY STATE LIVESTOCK-POULTRY HEALTH COMMISSION
Article 15 - CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
Section 27-1027 - Importation of Ratites (Ostrich, Emu, Rhea and Other Flightless Birds in the Family Ratitae)

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 27-1027

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 3, March 22, 2024

(1) Effective immediately, no ratite may be imported into the State of South Carolina for any purpose unless the animal is accompanied by an Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection issued by a licensed accredited veterinarian of the state of origin.

(2) The Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall state that the ratite is not showing signs of infectious, contagious or communicable disease and that the ratite has had a negative Avian Influenza test within ten (10) days prior to entry into South Carolina. Further, it will show the ratite's permanent identification number and the South Carolina entry permit number.

(3) South Carolina entry permit numbers may be obtained by calling the Office of the State Veterinarian, Columbia, South Carolina at telephone number 803/788-2260, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (EST).

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