(a) The owner or person in charge of an export-import
facility shall record and maintain the following information for each
animal refused export out of this state or entry into another country:
(1) names and addresses of the consignor, consignee,
farm of origin, and importer;
(2) species of the animal;
(3) breed;
(4) official animal identification;
(5) sex;
(6) age in months;
(7) export-import facility where the refused animal
is located;
(8) destination of the animal after refusal;
(9) reason for refusal;
(10) number of animals in the shipment to which the
refused animal belongs;
(11) date refused animal arrived at the export-import
facility;
(12) date of refusal;
(13) seal(s) number;
(14) date seal(s) was applied;
(15) truck license number;
(16) trailer license number;
(17) name, address, and telephone number of person
notified regarding the refused animal; and
(18) a copy of the health certificate required for
international export.
(b) An owner or person in charge of an export-import
facility shall submit to the commission a copy of the Export Veterinary
Health Certificate or equivalent document required for international
export and the information required by this section not later than
7 days after an animal at the export-import facility is refused export
out of this state or entry into another country.
(c) The owner or person in charge of an export-import
facility shall maintain records required by this section for one year
from the date of refusal.
(d) The owner or person in charge of an export-import
facility shall provide the records listed in this section to commission
personnel for inspection upon request during normal business hours.
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