Waivers and exemptions

1. The board may waive any rule of the board for reasonable cause. 2. An individual petitioning to receive a waiver of any rule of the board must apply to the board, stating specifically why there is a compelling need to have a rule waived and showing that the grant of waiver will not threaten or adversely affect any domestic or wild animal or threaten public health or safety. 3. The state veterinarian may authorize an exemption to importation requirements in this title based upon an epidemiological evaluation and risk assessment.