Updated 03/18/08

Animal Importation - EMERGENCY RULE

Chapter 16-54 WAC

• Documents

Effective November 19, 2007, the United States Department of Agriculture will allow Canadian cattle and bison born after March 1, 1999, to be imported into the United States. This rule establishes the entry, health, and testing requirements for domestic cattle entering Washington from outside the United States. This rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, and general welfare. The Department is in the process of putting this language into permanent rule.

Adopted: 03/14/08  Effective: 11/19/07

To view PDF files, download Acrobat Reader

Documents: 

• CR-103 (WSR 07-23-065)
  
• Proposed Rule Language (WSR 07-23-065)
  
• CR-103 (WSR 08-07-059)
  
• Proposed Rule Language (WSR 08-07-059)

[Top of Page]