Ariz. Admin. Code § R3-2-1010 - Importation of Aquatic Animals

A. The owner, or owner's agent, importing live aquatic animals into the state shall ensure the animals are accompanied by the following:

1. A Certificate of Aquatic Health as defined in R3-2-1001, based upon an inspection of the originating facility within the 12 months preceding the shipment;

2. A transporter license issued under R3-2-1007; and

3. An import permit number issued by the Department under this Section, legibly written or typed on the certificate of aquatic health.

B. The owner, or owner's agent, of live aquatic animals, except those imported by a retail outlet as prescribed in A.R.S. § 3-2907(J), shall ensure that the animals are consigned to or in the care of:

1. An Arizona resident;

2. An aquaculture facility, fee fishing facility, or special license holder licensed by the Department;

3. A holder of an aquatic wildlife stocking permit issued by the Arizona Game and Fish Department; or

4. A holder of any aquatic animal license issued by the Arizona Game and Fish Department.

C. The owner, or owner's agent, may obtain an import permit number from the Department, Office of the State Veterinarian, by providing the following information:

1. Consignor's name, address, and telephone number;

2. Consignee's name, address, and telephone number;

3. Consignee's Department establishment number issued by the Department or a copy of an aquatic wildlife stocking permit or the license issued by the Arizona Game and Fish Department;

4. Origin of the shipment;

5. Genus, species, and common name of aquatic animals to be imported; and

6. Quantity and size classification of aquatic animals to be imported.

D. An import permit number remains valid for 15 calendar days from the date of issuance by the Department.

E. The Department shall refuse entry to any shipment that does not comply with this rule.

F. The Department shall quarantine and require destruction of any shipment, after its arrival, that it determines is infected with or was previously exposed to any causative agent or disease listed in R3-2-1009.

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Ariz. Admin. Code § R3-2-1010

Adopted effective May 3, 1993 (Supp. 93-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 8 A.A.R. 4043, effective November 9, 2002 (Supp. 02-3).