(a) Animals demonstrating clinical signs or other evidence of infectious, contagious or communicable diseases shall not be allowed on the fairgrounds during a fair.

(b) The commissioner may deny admission to, or require removal from the fair premises, or require the segregation of any animal affected with or exposed to any infectious, contagious or communicable disease.

(c) All animals presented for admission to a fair that originate from a location other than this State shall meet all State importation regulations appropriate to the species in addition to the requirements of this Part. State importation requirements can be obtained by contacting the department at 10B Airline Drive, Albany, NY 12235, (518) 457-3502, www.agriculture.ny.gov

(d) Animals originating from the State that qualify for admission under this Part at one fair shall be considered approved for admission at all other New York State fairs conducted during the same calendar year, subject to compliance with the rabies vaccination requirements of individual fairs, provided that the health status of the individual animal or the herd of origin does not change in the interim period. Imported animals entering a fair accompanied by an interstate certificate of veterinary inspection may utilize the same certificate at all other New York State fairs conducted during the same calendar year if the initial entry to a fair is within 30 days of issuance.

(e) In the event the commissioner issues a notice pursuant to New York State Agriculture and Markets Law, section 72 affecting an area which includes a fairground, all animals presented for admission to that fair shall be in compliance with the disease control requirements of such notice.