Section R3-2-411. Exhibition Swine

A.      In addition to meeting the requirements in Article 6, all imported swine not moved directly to an exhibition an Arizona shall be inspected by a Department livestock officer or inspec- tor within 30 days after entry.

B.       Exhibit officials shall deny entry to any swine not accompa- nied by the following documents:

1.        Imported swine moved directly to an exhibition. An offi- cial health certificate specified in R3-2-606 and an import permit specified in R3-2-607;

2.        Imported swine not moved directly to the exhibition. A Department-issued certificate of inspection of exhibition swine containing the following:

a.         The name, address, telephone number, and signature of the owner;

b.        The name of the inspector and the date, time, and location of the inspection;

c.         The individual identification of the swine, using an earnotch, that conforms to the universal swine-ear- notch system, and the premises identification num- ber using a tattoo or producer-furnished tamper- proof eartag that conforms to the USDA National Premises Identification System.

3.        Native Arizona swine. A Department-issued certificate of inspection of exhibition swine containing the following:

a.         The name, address, telephone number, and signature of the owner;

b.        The name of the inspector and the date, time, and location of the inspection;

c.         The individual identification of the swine, using an earnotch that conforms to the universal swine-ear- notch system, and the premises identification num- ber using a tattoo or producer-furnished tamper- proof eartag that conforms to the USDA National Premises Identification System.

C.      Department-issued certificate of inspection of exhibition swine. The owner shall provide the Department with:

1.        Imported swine.

a.         The certificate of veterinary inspection  listing import permit and individual identification of the swine, using an earnotch that conforms to the uni- versal swine-earnotch system, and the premises identification using a tattoo or a producer-furnished tamper-proof eartag that conforms to the USDA National Premises Identification System; and

b.        If from a Stage IV state, documentation of a nega- tive pseudorabies test conducted 15 to 30 days after entry.

2.        Native swine.

a.         A bill of sale listing:

i.         The name of the seller and buyer;

ii.        The individual identification of the swine, using an earnotch that conforms to the univer- sal swine-earnotch system, and the premises identification using a tattoo or a producer-fur- nished tamper-proof eartag that conforms to the USDA National Premises Identification Sys- tem; and

iii.      The date of the sale; or

b.        Verification that the swine has been raised in Ari- zona and the individual identification of the swine, using an earnotch that conforms to the universal swine-earnotch system, and the premises identifica- tion using a tattoo or a producer-furnished tamper-

proof eartag that conforms to the USDA National Premises Identification System.

Historical Note

New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 25, effective December 8, 1999 (Supp. 99-4). Amended by

final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 4812, effective December 7,

2000 (Supp. 00-4). December 8, 1999 effective date cor- rected to reflect what is on file in the Office of the Secre- tary of State; correct effective date is January 1, 2000 (Supp. 01-1).