SECTION .0200 ‑ VIRUS AND BACTERIA DISEASES

02 NCAC 52C .0201         PRODUCT CONTAINING VIRUS OR BACTERIA

(a)  No product containing a live virus or live bacteria or other agents capable of producing disease in animals shall be shipped or otherwise brought into the state, sold, offered for sale, distribution or use, unless permission in writing shall have been granted by the State Veterinarian.

(b)  Written permission will be given by the State Veterinarian for bringing into North Carolina live viruses or live bacteria or other agents capable of producing disease in animals when they are to be used in research and their presence will not constitute a threat to human or animal health, or in other cases when their use would have a beneficial effect on animal health.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 106‑315;

Eff. April 1, 1984;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. March 26, 2017.