SECTION 46.3. Recordkeeping Requirements

(a) The owner or person in charge of an export-import facility shall record and maintain the following information for each animal refused export out of this state or entry into another country:

(1) names and addresses of the consignor, consignee, farm of origin, and importer;

(2) species of the animal;

(3) breed;

(4) official animal identification;

(5) sex;

(6) age in months;

(7) export-import facility where the refused animal is located;

(8) destination of the animal after refusal;

(9) reason for refusal;

(10) number of animals in the shipment to which the refused animal belongs;

(11) date refused animal arrived at the export-import facility;

(12) date of refusal;

(13) seal(s) number;

(14) date seal(s) was applied;

(15) truck license number;

(16) trailer license number;

(17) name, address, and telephone number of person notified regarding the refused animal; and

(18) a copy of the health certificate required for international export.

(b) An owner or person in charge of an export-import facility shall submit to the commission a copy of the Export Veterinary Health Certificate or equivalent document required for international export and the information required by this section not later than 7 days after an animal at the export-import facility is refused export out of this state or entry into another country.

(c) The owner or person in charge of an export-import facility shall maintain records required by this section for one year from the date of refusal.

(d) The owner or person in charge of an export-import facility shall provide the records listed in this section to commission personnel for inspection upon request during normal business hours.

Source Note: The provisions of this §46.3 adopted to be effective October 21, 2021, 46 TexReg 7041