Section 80.190  Animals Entering Illinois from Non-Accredited Free States, Canadian Provinces or Areas; Permit Required

Any cattle, bison, cervidae or goats entering Illinois for any reason other than immediate slaughter from Non-Accredited Free States, Areas, or Canadian provinces that are not tuberculosis free are required to obtain a prior permit from the Department that is good for 72 hours.

a)         The applicant for permit shall furnish the following information to the Department:

1)         name and mailing address of Illinois destination;

2)         name and address of consignor; and

3)         number of animals in shipment.

b)         Grounds for refusal to issue a permit are:

1)         violation of the Act or any rule contained in this Part; and

2)         presence of a disease that might endanger the Illinois livestock industry.

(Source:  Amended at 28 Ill. Reg. 2077, effective February 1, 2004)