(a) An Interstate Livestock Entry Permit may be required for the importation of animals into California pursuant to the requirements of this article.
(b) An Interstate Livestock Entry Permit is a numbered document issued by the Department for approving the movement of animals that meet entry requirements into California.
(c) Requests for Interstate Livestock Entry Permits shall be made to the Department's Animal Health Branch before the animals are transported to California. Requests for entry permits may be made by telephone, electronic transmission, or other means approved by the Department. Written application may be required when necessary to accomplish the purposes of this article.
(d) Each Interstate Livestock Entry Permit shall have a unique number and the number may be issued to the applicant by telephone or other electronic means approved by the Department. A copy of the permit will not be sent to the applicant unless specifically requested or it is needed to accompany a shipment.
(e) The applicant for the Interstate Livestock Entry Permit shall establish that all animals in the shipment meet California entry requirements, and possess a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection when required.
(f) The applicant for the Interstate Livestock Entry Permit shall provide the Department with the following information:
(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the shipper or importer;
(2) Origin of the shipment;
(3) The number and description of the animals being shipped including species, breed, age, sex, and purpose for which the animals will be used.
(4) Name, mailing address, and telephone number of entity receiving the animals, or a geographic destination if animals are not being received at the destination mailing address;
(5) Name, address, and telephone number of a contact person in California, if not the owner; and the name, address, and telephone number of the person requesting the permit;
(6) Certificate of Veterinary Inspection number, if available;
(7) Name of the herd veterinarian, if available; and
(8) Must meet the entry requirements for the type of animals entering California.
(g) An Interstate Livestock Entry Permit is required for the entire shipment of animals, which may consist of one or more loads.
(h) All animals shall be transported directly and without delay to the destination stated on the Interstate Livestock Entry Permit.
(i) The State Veterinarian may deny the request for an Interstate Livestock Entry Permit pursuant to sections 9562 and 9570 of the Food and Agricultural Code.
(j) Interstate Livestock Entry Permits shall expire 15 days after issuance.
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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).
This database is current through 4/26/24 Register 2024, No. 17.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 3, § 796.3, 3 CA ADC § 796.3
