Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-13-12-.04 - Quarantine, Seizure and Destruction of Birds

(1) The Commissioner or his designees may issue quarantine and may seize and destroy any birds which, in the opinion of the Commissioner, present a hazard of carrying exotic or untreatable disease.

(2) Birds quarantined by the Department will be maintained at the bird dealer's or the owner's expense.

(3) An indemnity may be paid to the owner of a destroyed bird if federal or state funds are available for that purpose. Indemnity may be paid under such terms and conditions attached to indemnity funds. Indemnity may not be paid if the dealer or owner has failed to comply with the Act, theses Regulations, or any quarantine or order issued by the Commissioner.

(4) The quarantine shall include, but is not limited to, all birds on the premise.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-13-12-.04

Ga. Laws 1981, p. 510, et seq., O.C.G.A. Sec. 4-10-8.

Original Rule entitled "Quarantine, Seizure and Destruction of Birds" adopted. F. Dec. 21, 1982; eff. Jan. 10, 1983. Amended: F. Oct. 3, 1985; eff. Oct. 23, 1985. Amended: F. July 21, 2010; eff. August 10, 2010.