R58-1-9. Poultry and Gamebirds

(1) Poultry, gamebirds, and hatching eggs imported into Utah shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection or a National Poultry Improvement Plan VS Form 9-3. (2) Poultry, gamebirds, and hatching eggs shall originate from flocks or hatcheries that are National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) certified for both Pullorum-Typhoid and Avian Influenza by their official state agency, or tested negative for Pullorum-Typhoid and Avian Influenza within the 30 days before entry. (3) Gamebirds imported for release shall meet the health requirements for release from the Division of Wildlife Resources found in Rule R657-4. (4) Poultry and gamebirds shall be identified by one of the following methods when required: (a) Sealed and numbered leg bands; or (b) Group or lot identification when a group or lot identification number (GIN) may be used.