R58-1-5. Interstate Importation Standards

(1) No animal, poultry or bird of any species or other animal including wildlife, that is known to be affected with or has been exposed to a contagious, infectious or communicable disease, or that originates from a quarantined area, shall be shipped, transported or moved into the State of Utah until written permission for such entry is first obtained from the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services Division, and the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, State Veterinarian or Commissioner of Agriculture.

(a) Failure to obtain written permission may result in a citation.

(2) An official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection issued by an accredited veterinarian is required for importation of all animals.

(3) A copy of the certificate shall be immediately forwarded to the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food by the issuing veterinarian or the animal health official of the state of origin within 7 calendar days from date on which the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection or other document is received or issued.

(4) Import permits for livestock, poultry and other animals may be obtained by telephone or via the internet to the accredited veterinarian responsible for issuing a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

(5) Certificates of Veterinary Inspection are considered valid for 30 days from the date of inspection.