(1) exempted by the provisions of section 64.5 or 64.9 of this Part; or

(2) accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection signed by a veterinarian licensed and accredited by the state or country in which a physical examination of the animal was made and, further provided, that no such animal shall enter the State until the original of said certificate has been placed in the mail for delivery first class to the chief veterinarian of the state or country where the examination was made; or

(3) if imported into New York for a purpose other than breeding or sale, it is accompanied by a valid Equine Interstate Passport or the equivalent issued under the authority of the state of origin and bearing the signature of the state veterinarian. chief animal health officer or the equivalent of the state of origin.