Llamas or alpacas imported into Ohio
shall:
(A) Llamas or alpacas imported into
Ohio shall:
(1)
(A) Be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary
inspection
, as defined in paragraph (D) of rule
901:1-17-02 of the
Administrative Code, issued within thirty days prior to entry
and be identified with official individual
identification; and
(B)
Be identified with official individual identification,
which is defined as the following:
(1)
An ear tattoo which has been registered with a breed
association;
(2)
An official ear tag bearing the US shield which
includes either of the following:
(a)
An animal identification number (AIN);
(b)
A national
uniform ear tag system (NUES) number.
(3)
A microchip
placed at the base of the animal's ear.
(2)
(C)
Show no symptoms or evidence of infectious or contagious diseases.
(B) Any person wishing to import
llamas or alpacas into Ohio which do not meet the requirements of this rule for
importation into Ohio may apply to the chief, division of animal health for a
permit as provided in paragraph (P) of rule
901:1-17-01
of the Administrative Code. No application may be made after the llamas or
alpacas have entered Ohio.
Notes
Ohio Admin. Code 901:1-17-15
Effective:
2/12/2018
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates:
11/28/2017 and
02/12/2023
Promulgated
Under: 119.03
Statutory
Authority: 941.10
Rule
Amplifies: 941.02,
941.041,
941.07,
941.09
Prior
Effective Dates: 5/19/2011, 12/01/2011
