General

(1) Livestock entering fairs and exhibitions shall comply with the following, as applicable: (a) Livestock entering fairs and exhibitions from within Tennessee shall be accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary inspection with official, permanent, individual identification or sufficient description to identify each animal. Certificates for this purpose shall be valid for ninety (90) days from the date of inspection for in-state animals. (b) Imported livestock entering fairs and exhibitions, including poultry, shall be subject to the Tennessee import requirements found in Chapter 0080-02-01. Official certificates of veterinary inspection for imported animals are valid for thirty (30) days from date of issuance. (2) All stalls, pens, chutes, etc., located on the grounds of fairs and exhibitions shall be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected with a disinfectant approved by USDA - APHIS between each scheduled exhibition. (3) Animals showing clinical signs of an infectious or communicable disease shall not be allowed to enter or remain on the premises of fairs and exhibitions. It shall be the responsibility of the manager of such fairs and exhibitions to ensure that such animals are promptly removed from the premises. (4) Fair association and exhibition management shall be responsible for ensuring that each animal entered is accompanied by the documentation required by this chapter.