Chronic Wasting Disease Controls

(1) All farmed deer over six months of age that die other than by slaughter must have samples submitted to an approved veterinary diagnostic laboratory for Chronic Wasting Disease testing. This surveillance may be at the expense of the owner or agent unless supplementary funds are made available. (2) Farmed deer slaughtered in licensed meat establishments must be made available for sample collection and submission to an approved veterinary diagnostic laboratory for chronic Wasting Disease testing. This surveillance may be at the expense of the owner or agent unless supplementary funds are made available. (3) Farmed deer may not be offered for sale or trade in interstate or intrastate commerce unless the herd participates in a Chronic Wasting Disease surveillance program approved by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. (4) Penalties for any violations of this Rule shall be in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia as expressed in Georgia Department of Agriculture Rule 40-13-8-.06. Authority: Authority O.C.G.A. Secs. 4-4-2 , 4-4-70 , 4-4-72 , 4-4-122 . History. Original Rule entitled "Contagious and Infectious Disease Programs" adopted. F. Jan. 17, 2003; eff. Feb. 6, 2003. Repealed: New Rule entitled "Chronic Wasting Disease Controls" adopted. F. Sept. 2, 2011; eff. Sept. 22, 2011.