2016 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 3 - Agriculture and Forestry
RS 3:2358.11 - Quarantine
§2358.11. Quarantine
A. Whenever the results of laboratory analysis of turtles or turtle eggs indicate the presence of Salmonella Arizona, or any other species of bacteria harmful to humans or other turtles, the commissioner shall immediately place all of the turtles or turtle eggs in the same group under quarantine.
B. The commissioner shall immediately notify the licensed 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 turtle farmer shall, upon notice of quarantine, immediately seal and identify all turtles or turtle eggs in the quarantined group.
D. No 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; Acts 2008, No. 920, §1, eff. July 14, 2008.
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