SECTION 54.7. Movement and Testing Restrictions

(a) Movement and Testing Restrictions: If the agency determines there is exposure to or infection with a disease or an agent of transmission of a disease the movement of exposed or infected fowl shall be restricted, by a quarantine or hold order, to any specified location when an owner or caretaker for fowl has received written notice that movement restrictions are in place. Movement restrictions, by a hold order, may be issued to a person not in compliance with the registration requirements of this chapter. Movement restrictions shall remain in place until the commission determines that the risk of disease transmission no longer exists. The executive director may require testing, vaccination, or another epidemiologically sound procedure in order to control and eradicate the disease and/or require registration prior to authorizing movement from restricted locations.

(b) Inspection of Shipment of Fowl: Agent's of the commission are authorized to stop and inspect any shipment of fowl being transported in this state in order to determine if the shipment presents a danger to the public health or fowl industry of the state.

Source Note: The provisions of this §54.7 adopted to be effective May 1, 2004, 29 TexReg 2628