Section R3-2-607. Permit Number

A.      A permit number may be obtained from the Office of the State Veterinarian, by calling [phone]. Any person applying for a permit number shall provide the following information:

1.        The name and address of the shipper and receiver;

2.        The number and kind of animals;

3.        The origin of shipment;

4.        The shipment’s final destination;

5.        The method of transportation; and

6.        Any other information required by the State Veterinarian.

B.       A permit number is valid for 15 calendar days from the date of issuance unless otherwise specified.

C.      A permit number shall be issued if the animals listed on the permit are in compliance with this Article. To cope with changing disease conditions, the State Veterinarian may refuse to issue a permit number or may require additional conditions not specifically established in this Article if necessary to pro- tect animal health in Arizona.

D.      The permit number issued shall be affixed or written on the health certificate, brand inspection certificate, and any other official documents as follows: “Arizona Permit No.                                               ” followed by the serialized number.

E.       The State Veterinarian shall refuse to grant a permit number to any person who repeatedly commits the following:

1.        Giving false information concerning a permit number for transportation of animals,

2.        Failing to fulfill the conditions of a permit number, or

3.        Failing to obtain a permit number.

Historical Note

Adopted effective August 19, 1983 (Supp. 83-4). Section R3-2-607 renumbered from Section R3-9-607 (Supp. 91- 4). Amended by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 25, effec- tive December 8, 1999 (Supp. 99-4). December 8, 1999 effective date corrected to reflect what is on file in the Office of the Secretary of State; correct effective date is January 1, 2000 (Supp. 01-1).