Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 796.6 - Movement of Swine into California for Immediate Slaughter

(a) Swine imported from any state not destined for immediate slaughter that are imported with swine from any state for immediate slaughter, must be slaughtered at a state or federally inspected slaughter facility within 14 days of importation into California.

(b) Swine imported for immediate slaughter at a state or federally inspected slaughter plant must:

(1) Have an Interstate Livestock Entry Permit when the State Veterinarian determines the threat of a disease being introduced into California exists with the movement of swine. Any person importing swine for immediate slaughter shall contact the Department's Animal Health Branch prior to shipment to ensure this requirement is met.

(2) Official identification;

(3) Be unloaded at the slaughter facility within 24 hours after entering California without diversion; and

(4) Be slaughtered within 14 days of importation. Upon request, the State Veterinarian may grant exemptions to the 14-day limit on a case-by-case basis.

(c) Movement of live swine from the slaughter facility is prohibited unless the State Veterinarian authorizes the specific movement after the receipt of a written request for such movement. Written requests for exemption must include all of the following:

(1) Information regarding the health history of the swine;

(2) Name and address of the person removing the animal;

(3) Location or address of the facility at which the swine will be maintained; and

(4) Special economic hardship, if any, related to permitting the swine to be removed from the facility.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 796.6

1. New section filed 3-1-2005; operative 3-31-2005 (Register 2005, No. 9).
2. Amendment of subsection (b)(1) filed 4-2-2007; operative 5-2-2007 (Register 2007, No. 14).

Note: Authority cited: Section 407 and 10781, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 9561, 9562, 9570, 9574, 10721, 10722, 10723, 10724, 10725, 10726, 10751, 10752, 10753, 10781, 10782, 10783, 10784, 10785 and 10786, Food and Agricultural Code.

1. New section filed 3-1-2005; operative 3-31-2005 (Register 2005, No. 9).
2. Amendment of subsection (b)(1) filed 4-2-2007; operative 5-2-2007 (Register 2007, No. 14).