Section R3-2-1007. Transporter License; Transport; Delivery

A.      In addition to the application requirements in R3-2-1003, an applicant for a license to operate as an aquaculture transporter of live aquatic animals as defined in A.R.S. § 3-2901(15) shall, on a form provided by the Department:

1.        Designate whether the license is for interstate or intrastate transport, or both;

2.        List aquatic transporting equipment to be used, including tanks and vehicles, and vehicle license number; and

3.        State prior year volume or anticipated annual tonnage of live aquatic animals transported.

B.       A transporter shall ensure that the aquatic transporting equip- ment has adequate water and oxygen at a temperature and in a quantity normal for the health of the live aquatic animals and shall be clearly marked, “Live Fish.”

C.      In addition to a copy of the Certificate of Aquatic Health, a transporter shall transport each container of live aquatic ani- mals within the state with a document identifying:

1.        Consignor’s name, address, and telephone number;

2.        Consignee’s name, address, and telephone number;

3.        Quantity and size of the aquatic animal being transported;

4.        Genus, species, and common name of the aquatic animal being transported;

5.        Date of shipment; and

6.        Department establishment number.

D.      A transporter shall deliver live aquatic animals only to a retail outlet, as prescribed at A.R.S. § 3-2907(J) or to a person listed in R3-2-1010(B).

Historical Note

Adopted effective May 3, 1993 (Supp. 93-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 673, effective April 3, 2004 (Supp. 04-1).