7 Pa. Code Subchapter F. Importation Of Sheep

Pennsylvania Code

Subchapter F. IMPORTATION OF SHEEP

Sec.

3.121.    Approved interstate health certificate required.
3.122.    Sheep for slaughter only.
3.123.    Dipping requirements.
3.124.    Vehicular sanitation.
3.125.    [Reserved].
3.126.    [Reserved].

Cross References

   This subchapter cited in 7 Pa. Code §  5.71 (relating to entry of animals into this Commonwealth).
§ 3.121. Approved interstate health certificate required.

Sheep imported into this Commonwealth shall be accompanied by an approved interstate health certificate, which shall include a statement that the flock of origin was inspected and found free from symptoms of scabies or other infectious or contagious disease. The certificate shall also meet the requirements of §  3.3 (relating to requirements for importation).

Source

   The provisions of this §  3.121 amended April 11, 1975, effective April 12, 1975, 5 Pa.B. 895. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (1381).
§ 3.122. Sheep for slaughter only.

(a)  Apparently healthy sheep may be imported into this Commonwealth for the purpose of immediate slaughter when consigned directly to a slaughter market or to a recognized slaughter establishment.
(b)  The sheep shall be accompanied by a waybill or owner-shipper certificate marked ‘‘For Immediate Slaughter,’’ and shall be slaughtered within 10 days after arrival at their destination unless the 10-day period is extended by special permit from the Department.

Source

   The provisions of this §  3.122 amended April 11, 1975, effective April 12, 1975, 5 Pa.B. 895; amended August 16, 1991, effective August 17, 1991, 21 Pa.B. 3688. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (144183).
§ 3.123. Dipping requirements.

(a)  Sheep intended for purposes other than immediate slaughter that have been handled in stockyards, stockpens or other premises in public use for livestock may not be imported into this Commonwealth until they have been dipped in accordance with the regulations specified by USDA-APHIS. The sheep shall be accompanied while in transit by a certificate certifying the dippings.
(b)  Sheep which have not been handled in public stockyards, stockpens or other premises in public use shall, upon arrival, be unloaded directly from the conveyance into cleaned and disinfected areas.

Source

   The provisions of this §  3.123 amended April 11, 1975, effective April 12, 1975, 5 Pa.B. 895; amended August 16, 1991, effective August 17, 1991, 21 Pa.B. 3688. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (144183).
§ 3.124. Vehicular sanitation.

Vehicular sanitation shall meet the requirements set forth in §  3.6 (relating to vehicular sanitation).

Source

   The provisions of this §  3.124 amended April 11, 1975, effective April 12, 1975, 5 Pa.B. 895. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (1388).
§ 3.125. [Reserved].

Source

   The provisions of this §  3.125 reserved April 11, 1975, effective April 12, 1975, 5 Pa.B. 895. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (1388).
§ 3.126. [Reserved].

Source

   The provisions of this §  3.126 reserved April 11, 1975, effective April 12, 1975, 5 Pa.B. 895. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (1388).

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