Utah Admin. Code R58-17-8 - Quarantine of Aquatic Animals and Premises

(1) Quarantine may be imposed by the commissioner of the department or the State Veterinarian where evidence exists that the aquatic animals have been exposed to or harbor prohibited or restricted pathogens and consequently pose a possible disease threat. This may occur when:

(a) a prohibited or restricted pathogen listed in the Aquatic Animal Health Inspection Policy is detected at a facility or location;

(b) transfers occur from health approved sources that were later determined to be positive for prohibited or restricted pathogens through annual testing or diagnostic work; or

(c) aquatic animals from non-health approved sources are transferred or possessed in violation of this rule, division rules, or statute.

(2) If prohibited or restricted pathogens are detected at the facility or location, then the procedures for timely reporting and the emergency response procedures under Section R58-17-7 shall be followed.

(3) Any person affiliated with a facility under quarantine, who delivers aquatic animals from health approved sources for other public or private aquaculture facilities may, with written permission from the department, use their hauling vehicles, if the operator sanitizes the vehicles according to the decontamination protocol developed by the emergency response team each time the vehicle leaves the quarantine facility.

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Utah Admin. Code R58-17-8

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-2, effective 12/19/2016 Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-01, effective 12/15/2022