2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 3:2358.11 — Quarantine

§2358.11.  Quarantine

A.  Whenever the results of laboratory analysis of pet turtles or turtle eggs indicate the presence of Salmonella, Arizona, or any other species of bacteria harmful to humans or other pet turtles, the commissioner shall immediately place all of the pet turtles or turtle eggs in the same group under quarantine.

B.  The commissioner shall immediately notify the licensed pet turtle farmer of the imposition of the quarantine, followed by written notification within five days, containing specific information as to the basis of the quarantine.

C.  The licensed pet turtle farmer shall, upon notice of quarantine, immediately seal and identify all pet turtles or turtle eggs in the quarantined group.

D.  No pet turtles or turtle eggs which have been placed under quarantine shall be transported, commingled, shipped, or moved to any other location on the premises, or disposed of without the prior written authorization of the commissioner.

Acts 1990, No. 770, §1.