Section 85.150  Importation of Animals; Permit Required

a)         All animals entering Illinois for the purpose of livestock production or exhibition must be accompanied by a permit from the Department and an official certificate of veterinary inspection or VS Form 9-2 or 9-3 in the case of poultry.

b)         The official certificate of veterinary inspection must:

1)         Be issued by an accredited veterinarian of the state of origin, by a veterinarian in the employ of the United States Department of Agriculture, or by a licensed veterinarian of the country of origin;

2)         Be approved by the animal health official of the state or country of origin;

3)         Show that the animals are free from visible evidence of contagious, infectious or communicable diseases; and

4)         Show the state or country of origin.

c)         Permits:

1)         Permits will be issued by telephoning or writing the Department.

2)         An applicant for permit shall furnish the following information to the Department:

A)        Name and complete mailing address of Illinois destination;

B)        Name and address of consignor; and

C)        Number and species of animals in shipment.

3)         Grounds for refusal to issue a permit are:

A)        Violation of the Act or this Part; or

B)        Presence of a disease or contamination that might endanger the Illinois livestock industry or pose a threat to public health.

(Source:  Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 19399, effective January 1, 2011)