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North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter J - ANIMAL WELFARE SECTION › Section .0400 - EUTHANASIA STANDARDS › Section 52J .0419 - GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINE - CERTIFIED EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS

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The Department may refuse to issue, renew, or reinstate the
					 certification of a Euthanasia Technician, or may deny, revoke, suspend,
					 sanction, place on probation, or impose other forms of discipline upon any
					 Certified Euthanasia Technician for any of the following reasons:
(1) Failure to Carry Out Duties. Failure to
				  carry out the duties of a Certified Euthanasia Technician prescribed in
				  02 NCAC
				  52J .0418;
(2) Abuse of Chemical Substances. Improper
				  use of any drug or chemical substance by:
(a)
				  Selling, diverting or giving away drugs or chemical substances;
(b) Stealing drugs or chemical
				  substances;
(c) Misusing chemical
				  substances by using them for any use other than it's intended use as prescribed
				  by the America Veterinary Medical Association Euthanasia Guidelines and the
				  Humane Society of the United States Euthanasia Reference Manual; or
(d) Abetting anyone in the foregoing
				  activities;
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter J - ANIMAL WELFARE SECTION › Section .0500 - EUTHANASIA BY INJECTION › Section 52J .0501 - INTRACARDIAC INJECTION

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Intracardiac injection for euthanasia shall only be
					 administered under the following conditions:
(1) due to injury or other medical condition,
				  the animal is unconscious, or the animal has been rendered unconscious by
				  administration of a general anesthetic;
(2) due to medical condition of the animal
				  and/or size of the animal, intravenous or intraperitoneal administration is not
				  practical or humane;
(3) the
				  absence of a pain response has been verified prior to the administration of the
				  intracardiac injection and this verification is documented in the animal's
				  record; and
(4) the justification
				  for an intracardiac injection rather than an intravenous or intraperitoneal
				  route of administration has been documented in the animal's record.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 19A-24;
Eff. March 23,
					 2009;
Readopted Eff. September 1,
					 2022.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter J - ANIMAL WELFARE SECTION › Section .0600 - EUTHANASIA BY CARBON MONOXIDE › Section 52J .0601-.0609 - EXPIRED

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Authority
					 G.S.
					 19A-24;
					 19A-24(5);
Eff. March 23, 2009;
Expired Eff. April 1, 2019 pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter J - ANIMAL WELFARE SECTION › Section .0700 - EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES › Section 52J .0701 - EUTHANASIA UNDER EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES

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For purposes of this Section, an extraordinary circumstance
					 is one in which an animal is offsite from a shelter and is an immediate risk to
					 animals, humans, or public health, or in which it would be inhumane to
					 transport the animal, and no less extreme measure of euthanasia is feasible. It
					 also includes circumstances or situations in which it would be inhumane to
					 transport an animal to another location to perform
					 euthanasia.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 19A-24;
Eff. March 23,
					 2009;
Readopted Eff. September 1,
					 2022.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter J - ANIMAL WELFARE SECTION › Section .0700 - EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES › Section 52J .0702 - GUNSHOT OR OTHER METHODS

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Under extraordinary circumstances a shelter employee may
					 use gunshot or other extreme method of euthanasia as set forth and in
					 accordance with the American Veterinary Medical Association or the Humane
					 Society of the United States incorporated by reference in
					 02 NCAC
					 52J .0401.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 19A-24;
Eff. March 23,
					 2009;
Readopted Eff. October 1,
					 2022.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter J - ANIMAL WELFARE SECTION › Section .0700 - EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES › Section 52J .0703 - METHODS AND STANDARDS

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The methods of euthanasia used by a certified facility
					 under an extraordinary circumstance must be a method approved by the American
					 Veterinary Medical Association and/or the Humane Society of the United States
					 for use on that species of animal and must conform to standards set forth by
					 that organization.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 19A-24;
Eff. March 23,
					 2009;
Readopted Eff. September 1,
					 2022.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter J - ANIMAL WELFARE SECTION › Section .0700 - EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES › Section 52J .0704 - TECHNICIAN NOT REQUIRED

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If an extraordinary circumstance or situation occurs and
					 euthanasia is necessary, the person performing the euthanasia is not required
					 to be a Certified Euthanasia Technician at a certified
					 facility.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 19A-24;
Eff. March 23,
					 2009.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter J - ANIMAL WELFARE SECTION › Section .0700 - EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES › Section 52J .0705 - REPORTS

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A certified facility or registrant shall prepare a report
					 of any euthanasia performed under extraordinary circumstances or situations,
					 and keep the report on file for at least two years. The report shall include
					 the date, time, identification of the animal, the name of the person performing
					 the euthanasia, the method of euthanasia and the reason for euthanasia of the
					 animal as authorized by this Section.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 19A-24;
Eff. March 23,
					 2009;
Readopted Eff. September 1,
					 2022.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter J - ANIMAL WELFARE SECTION › Section .0800 - POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL › Section 52J .0801 - MANUAL REQUIRED

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Any certified facility performing euthanasia shall have a
					 current policy and procedure manual about euthanasia.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 19A-24;
Eff. March 23,
					 2009;
Readopted Eff. September 1,
					 2022.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter J - ANIMAL WELFARE SECTION › Section .0800 - POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL › Section 52J .0802 - CONTENTS

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The policy and procedure manual shall set forth the
					 shelter's equipment, process, procedures and documentation requirements for the
					 euthanasia of animals pursuant to G.S. 19A 32.1(b)(2) and (g)(ii) and
					 02 NCAC
					 52J .0101(4);
					 52J .0418(1) and (2); and
					 .0501.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 19A-24;
Eff. March 23,
					 2009;
Readopted Eff. September 1,
					 2022.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter J - ANIMAL WELFARE SECTION › Section .0800 - POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL › Section 52J .0803 - ADDITIONAL CONTENTS

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A certified facility's policy and procedure manual shall be
					 kept consistent with the publications listed below and reflect the current
					 information for each. The manual shall include:
(1) A copy of the current North Carolina
				  Animal Welfare Act and the rules in this Subchapter;
(2) A copy of the most recent American
				  Veterinary Medical Association ('AVMA') Guidelines for the Euthanasia of
				  Animals and any future revisions, replacements, supplements or changes thereto
				  issued by that organization;
(3) A
				  copy of the most recent Euthanasia Reference Manual of the Humane Society of
				  the United States;
(4) A copy of
				  the facility's policies and/or procedures for euthanasia by
				  injection;
(5) A list of Certified
				  Euthanasia Technicians and the date of certification;
(6) The name, address and contact information
				  for the veterinarian responsible for the written program of veterinary care as
				  described in
				  02 NCAC
				  52J .0210(a);
(7) The name, address and contact information
				  for veterinarians responsible for the veterinary medical care of the animals.
				  The contact information shall include telephone numbers for working hours,
				  weekends, nights and holidays;
(8)
				  Euthanasia procedure to use in emergencies, after hours, holidays and
				  weekends;
(9) Procedures to follow
				  if no Certified Euthanasia Technician is present and euthanasia of an animal is
				  necessary;
(10) Procedures to
				  follow including the names(s) of shelter manager designee(s) when the shelter
				  manager is not available to make the decisions necessary and complete the
				  required paperwork when an animal is to be euthanized prior to the end of the
				  72-hour holding period;
(11)
				  Methods of verifying death of an animal after a euthanasia process is
				  performed;
(12) The name and
				  contact information of the suppliers of:
(a)
				  Injectable euthanasia solution;
(b)
				  Tranquilizer, sedation, and anesthetic medications;
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter J - ANIMAL WELFARE SECTION › Section .0900 - ANIMAL SHELTER SUPPORT FUND › Section 52J .0901 - ELIGIBLE EXPENSES

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Eligible expenses include:
(1) Veterinary costs - Grant money may be
				  requested for veterinary expenditures incurred for the assessment, diagnostic
				  and triage evaluation, medical treatment, minor surgical treatment,
				  medications, first aid and minor medical supplies, vaccinations, parasite
				  control/treatment, or euthanasia of animals housed at the shelter.
(2) Sanitation costs - Grant money may be
				  requested for expenditures related to sanitation of the shelter, including
				  detergent/disinfectant supplies, cleaning supplies, labor costs for the
				  sanitation of the shelter, and waste and carcass disposal costs.
(3) Animal sustenance and supplies - Grant
				  money may be requested for expenditures for animal food, provision of water to
				  the shelter, and food and water bowls or buckets, as well as labor costs for
				  the feeding and watering of the shelter animals.
(4) Temporary housing and sheltering of
				  animals - Grant money may be requested for expenditures for animal cages and
				  kennels, animal transport carriers, tarps, fencing, dog or cat houses and other
				  construction supplies, as well as labor costs or equipment or facility leasing
				  expenses incurred during the construction or repair of temporary animal
				  housing.
(5) Administrative Costs -
				  Grant money may be requested for administrative costs such as salaries, wages,
				  mailing, copying, and printing.
(6)
				  Capital Expenditures - Grant money may be requested for capital expenditures
				  for facility repairs, purchase of land or building(s) and equipment costs such
				  as kennels, runs, or automated sanitation systems.
(7) Grant money may be requested for
				  administrative costs and capital expenditures as described in Items (5) and (6)
				  of this Rule only if such costs are directly required for the facility to
				  comply with the AWA (G.S. 19A-20 through 31) or the
				  rules adopted by the Board of Agriculture (02 NCAC
				  52J) implementing that Act.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 19A-67;
					 19A-68;
Temporary
					 Adoption Eff. November 29, 2016;
Temporary Adoption Expired Eff.
					 September 11, 2017;
Eff. November 1, 2017;
Readopted
					 Eff. September 1, 2022.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter J - ANIMAL WELFARE SECTION › Section .0900 - ANIMAL SHELTER SUPPORT FUND › Section 52J .0902 - APPLICATION GUIDELINES

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(a) A local government applying for grant
				  money from the Animal Shelter Support Fund (the Fund) shall submit the
				  completed application to the Animal Welfare Section (AWS) of the North Carolina
				  Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services via email to agr.aws@ncagr.gov
				  or by mail to Animal Welfare Section (AWS), NCDA&CS, 1030 Mail Service
				  Center, Raleigh, NC 27699.
(b)
				  Application instructions are available online at:
				  https://www.ncagr.gov/vet/aws/. This application shall contain the following
				  information:
(1) the name and contact
				  information for the local government official that will administer the grant
				  money, and the name and contact information for the local government official
				  that oversees the operation of the government animal shelter;
(2) name, address, and contact information
				  for the animal shelter for which the funds are being applied;
(3) a copy of the AWS Order of Suspension,
				  AWS Order of Revocation, or AWS Facility Compliance Inspection report citing
				  the specific violation or violations for which the county is applying for the
				  grant funds or the date and description of the incident and damage incurred by
				  the unforeseen catastrophic disaster such as a hurricane, tornado, fire, flood,
				  or other natural or man-made disaster at the animal shelter;
(4) an explanation of how the applicant will
				  use the grant funds to resolve or mitigate the cited violation or violations of
				  the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and its rules and how the applicant will ensure
				  further compliance with the AWA (G.S. 19A-20 through
				  31) and its associated rules (02 NCAC 52J);
				  and
(5) an itemized listing of the
				  costs for which funding is sought.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter J - ANIMAL WELFARE SECTION › Section .0900 - ANIMAL SHELTER SUPPORT FUND › Section 52J .0903 - EVALUATION OF APPLICATIONS

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(a) Each
				  completed application shall be evaluated by the Animal Welfare Section (AWS)
				  staff.
(b) The staff shall review
				  all applications for completeness. If an application is incomplete, the
				  applicant shall be asked to reapply with a new, completed
				  application.
(c) The following
				  criteria shall be used to evaluate the applications:
(1) the thoroughness of the explanation of
				  how the compliance violations will be resolved or mitigated with the use of the
				  grant funds;
(2) the thoroughness
				  of the explanation of the plans to ensure future compliance with the AWA
				  (G.S.
				  19A-20 through 31) and its associated rules
				  (02 NCAC
				  52J);
(3) in the incidence of an unforeseen
				  catastrophic occurrence, such as a hurricane, tornado, fire, flood, or other
				  natural or man-made disaster, the thoroughness of the explanation of how the
				  grant funds will be used to mitigate the damage done by the incident;
(4) the amount of funds available;
(5) the amount of funds requested;
				  and
(6) the order in which the
				  application was received.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter K - ANIMAL EXHIBITIONS › Section .0100 - PURPOSE AND SCOPE › Section 52K .0101 - PURPOSE

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The purpose of this Subchapter is to establish standards
					 for animal exhibitions at agricultural fairs to reduce the likelihood of the
					 transmission of disease from animals to humans.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-520.3A;
Eff. September 1,
					 2006;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 22,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter K - ANIMAL EXHIBITIONS › Section .0100 - PURPOSE AND SCOPE › Section 52K .0102 - SCOPE

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The rules in this Subchapter apply to animal exhibitions at
					 agricultural fairs where animals are displayed for the purpose of physical
					 contact with humans.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-520.3A;
Eff. September 1,
					 2006;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 22,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter K - ANIMAL EXHIBITIONS › Section .0200 - DEFINITIONS › Section 52K .0201 - DEFINITIONS

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As used in this Subchapter:
(1) "Agricultural fair" or "fair" means a
				  fair required to be licensed by the Commissioner of Agriculture pursuant to
				  G.S.
				  106-520.3.
(2) "Animal contact exhibit" means any
				  exhibit at an agricultural fair where there are animals displayed for the
				  purpose of petting, holding, feeding, or other physical contact by humans,
				  including but not limited to, petting zoos, pony rides and poultry handling
				  exhibits.
(3) "Commissioner" means
				  the Commissioner of Agriculture or the Commissioner's authorized
				  representative.
(4) "Department"
				  means the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer
				  Services.
(5) "Transition area"
				  means the area between an animal contact exhibit exit and the closest
				  hand-washing station.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-520.3A;
Eff. September 1,
					 2006;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 22,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter K - ANIMAL EXHIBITIONS › Section .0300 - SIGNAGE › Section 52K .0301 - SIGNAGE

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An animal contact exhibit shall provide visible signage at
					 the entrance and exit of the exhibit to educate the public regarding:
(1) the fact that animal contact may pose a
				  health risk;
(2) items that are
				  prohibited in animal areas;
(3) the
				  identity of high risk populations, including:
(a) the elderly;
(b) children under the age of six;
(c) women who are pregnant;
(d) people with an existing health condition;
				  and
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter K - ANIMAL EXHIBITIONS › Section .0300 - SIGNAGE › Section 52K .0302 - MINIMUM SIZE OF LETTERING ON SIGNAGE

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All lettering on signs shall be at least 3/8 inch
					 high.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-520.3A;
Eff. September 1,
					 2006;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 22,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter K - ANIMAL EXHIBITIONS › Section .0400 - OPERATIONS AND STAFFING › Section 52K .0401 - FENCING

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(a) Animals and
				  bedding shall be separated from the public with fencing to minimize the
				  public's contact with manure and bedding. This does not apply to:
(1) animal rides (including pony, camel, and
				  elephant rides);
(2) milking
				  booths; or
(3) the petting of an
				  animal held or restrained outside of its housing area by an exhibit operator or
				  patron as part of an educational or photographic opportunity where there is
				  limited possibility of contact with manure and bedding.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter K - ANIMAL EXHIBITIONS › Section .0400 - OPERATIONS AND STAFFING › Section 52K .0402 - PROHIBITED ITEMS

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In order to minimize hand to mouth contact, no pacifiers,
					 baby bottles, drink cups, food, drink or smoking shall be allowed in animal
					 contact exhibits.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-520.3A;
Eff. September 1,
					 2006;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 22,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter K - ANIMAL EXHIBITIONS › Section .0400 - OPERATIONS AND STAFFING › Section 52K .0403 - AGE REQUIREMENTS

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Unsupervised children less than six years old shall not be
					 permitted in animal contact areas.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-520.3A;
Eff. September 1,
					 2006;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 22,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter K - ANIMAL EXHIBITIONS › Section .0400 - OPERATIONS AND STAFFING › Section 52K .0404 - FEEDING OF ANIMALS

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Only food provided by the animal contact exhibit may be fed
					 to the animals. Animal food shall not be provided in containers that are human
					 food items, such as ice cream cones.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-520.3A;
Eff. September 1,
					 2006;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 22,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter K - ANIMAL EXHIBITIONS › Section .0400 - OPERATIONS AND STAFFING › Section 52K .0405 - STAFFING; COMPLIANCE

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An animal contact exhibit shall be staffed at all times of
					 operation by at least one person who has the authority to ensure that the
					 exhibit complies with this Subchapter. The owner, operator or person in charge
					 of an animal contact exhibit shall be responsible for compliance with this
					 Subchapter, and shall not knowingly permit violations by its employees, agents
					 or patrons.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-520.3A;
Eff. September 1,
					 2006;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 22,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter K - ANIMAL EXHIBITIONS › Section .0400 - OPERATIONS AND STAFFING › Section 52K .0406 - SURFACES; EXHIBIT AREAS

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(a) Surfaces in the
				  animal contact exhibit that can be touched by both fair patrons and animals
				  shall be made of impervious material, and shall be cleaned and disinfected
				  daily and at any time visible contamination is present.
(b) All animal fencing, feed troughs, and
				  open watering systems shall be disinfected prior to and at the end of each
				  fair.
(c) Contact animal exhibits
				  shall be held on impervious surfaces whenever feasible.
(d) Impervious exhibit areas shall be cleaned
				  and disinfected at the end of the fair.
(e) Exhibit areas that are not impervious
				  shall be cleaned of all manure at the end of the fair and shall not be used for
				  human activities for at least six months after cleaning.
(f) Paragraphs (c) and (e) of this Rule shall
				  not apply to pony rides.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-520.3A;
Eff. September 1,
					 2006.
Amended Eff. November 1, 2008;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 22,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter K - ANIMAL EXHIBITIONS › Section .0400 - OPERATIONS AND STAFFING › Section 52K .0407 - WASTE DISPOSAL

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The fair shall designate a manure disposal area and shall
					 control wastewater runoff. The animal contact exhibit shall have a designated
					 area for temporary storage of animal waste and shall not transport such waste
					 through areas occupied by fair patrons. Manure disposal and storage areas shall
					 be inaccessible to the public, unless waste is bagged and placed in a closeable
					 dumpster.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-520.3A;
Eff. September 1,
					 2006;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 22,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter K - ANIMAL EXHIBITIONS › Section .0500 - FOOD, DRINK AND HAND-WASHING › Section 52K .0501 - HAND-WASHING STATIONS

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(a) Hand-washing
				  stations with soap, running water, paper towels and disposal containers shall
				  be located within 10 feet of the exit of an animal contact exhibit, wherever
				  feasible.
(b) Hand-washing stations
				  suitable for small children shall be available in the same area as the stations
				  in Paragraph (a) of this Rule.
(c)
				  Signage shall be provided to direct patrons to hand-washing stations.
(d) In order to promote hand-washing with
				  soap and water, dispensers for waterless hand sanitizing lotions, gels or hand
				  wipes shall not be provided in the transition or exhibit area. Such dispensers
				  may be placed at the entrance of milking booths to reduce the potential for
				  introduction of disease to the exhibit animals.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-520.3A;
Eff. September 1,
					 2006;
Amended Eff. September 1, 2014; November 1, 2008;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 22,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter K - ANIMAL EXHIBITIONS › Section .0500 - FOOD, DRINK AND HAND-WASHING › Section 52K .0502 - FOOD AND DRINK

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Food and beverages for human consumption shall not be sold,
					 prepared, served, or consumed in transition areas.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-520.3A;
Eff. September 1,
					 2006;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 22,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter K - ANIMAL EXHIBITIONS › Section .0600 - ANIMAL KEEPING, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXHIBITION › Section 52K .0601 - HEALTH CERTIFICATE; VACCINATIONS

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(a) An
				  official health certificate as defined in
				  02 NCAC
				  52B .0202, a rabies vaccination certificate
				  (when applicable), and any other documentation required by
				  02 NCAC
				  52B for species or state of origin, shall
				  accompany all animals contained in a public contact setting.
(b) An animal for which there is an approved
				  rabies vaccine, but which is too young to receive rabies vaccination, is
				  prohibited from animal contact exhibits unless proof of rabies vaccination,
				  within the preceding 12 months, of the mother is provided.
(c) Initial rabies vaccination shall be
				  administered at least 30 days prior to the event. Subsequent vaccinations for
				  livestock shall be no more than one year prior to the event and may be within
				  30 days of the event if proof of previous vaccination is provided. Dogs and
				  cats shall be in compliance with the North Carolina rabies law, G.S. 130A,
				  Article 6, Part 6.
(d) If no
				  licensed rabies vaccine exists for a particular species (such as rabbits,
				  goats, llamas, and camels), no vaccination is required.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-520.3A;
Eff. September 1,
					 2006;
Amended Eff. November 1, 2008;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 22,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter K - ANIMAL EXHIBITIONS › Section .0600 - ANIMAL KEEPING, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXHIBITION › Section 52K .0602 - DAILY MONITORING

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Animals shall be monitored daily by exhibit personnel for
					 signs of illness. Animals that exhibit signs of illness shall be removed from
					 public contact immediately.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-520.3A;
Eff. September 1,
					 2006;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 22,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter K - ANIMAL EXHIBITIONS › Section .0600 - ANIMAL KEEPING, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXHIBITION › Section 52K .0603 - HIGH RISK ANIMALS

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Animals that pose a high disease risk to humans, as
					 determined by the State Veterinarian or his representative, shall not be
					 allowed in animal contact exhibits.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-520.3A;
Eff. September 1,
					 2006;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 22,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter K - ANIMAL EXHIBITIONS › Section .0600 - ANIMAL KEEPING, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXHIBITION › Section 52K .0604 - BIRTHING ANIMALS

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No near-birth or birthing sheep, cattle or goats and no
					 sheep, cattle or goats that have given birth within the previous two weeks
					 shall be allowed in animal contact exhibits.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-520.3A;
Eff. September 1,
					 2006;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 22,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter K - ANIMAL EXHIBITIONS › Section .0700 - PERMITTING AND RECORD-KEEPING › Section 52K .0701 - PERMITTING

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(a) Each animal
				  contact exhibit shall be inspected and permitted by the Department prior to
				  opening at a sanctioned agricultural fair.
(b) Permitting applications for animal
				  contact exhibits will be included in the annual County Fair Handbook
				  distributed by the Department. Applications and other information shall be
				  forwarded by the fair manager to all contracted animal contact exhibits or
				  completed by fair staff for exhibits operated by the fair.
(c) In order to be permitted when the fair
				  opens, an animal contact exhibit shall be set up and ready for inspection at
				  least two hours before the fair opens.
(d) Permits shall be valid for exhibition at
				  other fairs listed on the permit application, unless the permit has been
				  suspended or revoked.
(e) A permit
				  may be suspended or revoked by the Commissioner or his authorized
				  representative for any violation of this Subchapter or
				  G.S.
				  106-520.3A, in accordance with the
				  Administrative Procedure Act.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-520.3A;
Eff. September 1,
					 2006;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 22,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter K - ANIMAL EXHIBITIONS › Section .0700 - PERMITTING AND RECORD-KEEPING › Section 52K .0702 - RECORDS

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Each contact animal exhibit shall keep a record of daily
					 disinfection and animal monitoring during each fair. Records shall be
					 maintained for a period of one year and shall be made available for inspection
					 by the Commissioner of Agriculture or his designee.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-520.3A;
Eff. September 1,
					 2006;
Pursuant to
					 G.S.
					 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without
					 substantive public interest Eff. March 22,
					 2015.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter L - FARMED CERVIDS › Section .0100 - FARMED CERVID LICENSE AND PERMIT › Section 52L .0101 - INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

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(a) For
				  the purpose of the rules in this Subchapter, the following regulations and
				  standards are hereby incorporated by reference including any subsequent
				  amendments and editions:
(1) 9 C.F.R. Part
				  55;
(2) 9 C.F.R. Part 81;
(3) 9 C.F.R. Part 86; and
(4) The United States Department of
				  Agriculture's Chronic Wasting Disease Program Standards (May 2019).
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter L - FARMED CERVIDS › Section .0100 - FARMED CERVID LICENSE AND PERMIT › Section 52L .0102 - DEFINITIONS

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(a) The definitions
				  in the regulations and standards set forth in
				  02 NCAC
				  52L .0101 shall apply to such terms when used
				  in this Subchapter, to the extent that they do not conflict with
				  G.S.
				  106-549.97(a)(1) or
				  Paragraph (b) of this Rule.
(b) The
				  following definitions apply to this Subchapter:
(1) "APHIS" means the United States
				  Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
(2) "Carcass" means the head, the whole
				  animal, or tissue sample extracted in accordance with the USDA Standards,
				  9 C.F.R.
				  55.8 and
				  9 C.F.R. 55.23(b).
(3) "Certified Herd" means any herd that has
				  reached Certified status under an Approved State Chronic Wasting Disease Herd
				  Certification Program as determined by the USDA in accordance with
				  9 C.F.R.
				  55.23(a) and
				  9 C.F.R. 55.24(a).
(4) "CWD Testing" means official Chronic
				  Wasting Disease ("CWD") testing in accordance with the USDA Standards, (6.2)
				  Official CWD Test, and 9
				  C.F.R. 55.8.
(5) "Diagnostic Laboratory" means the North
				  Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Diagnostic
				  Laboratory System.
(6) "Facility"
				  means a facility for farmed cervids.
(7) "Fawns" or "calves" means cervids under
				  one year of age.
(8) "Herd
				  Certification Program" means the North Carolina Farmed Cervid Herd
				  Certification Program.
(9) "ICVI"
				  means interstate certificate of veterinary inspection.
(10) "Licensed Facility" means any facility
				  associated with a farmed cervid license.
(11) "Licensee" means a person issued a
				  farmed cervid license in accordance with the rules of this Subchapter and
				  includes designees named by the licensee.
(12) "Non-susceptible species" means Cervidae
				  that are not known to be naturally susceptible to CWD.
(13) "Officially Identified" means
				  identification in accordance with
				  9 CFR
				  55.25.
(14) "Susceptible species" means Cervidae
				  that are known to be naturally susceptible to CWD.
(15) "Temporary Exhibit" means a public
				  display of farmed cervids including animal acts, educational displays,
				  carnivals, circuses, parades, shopping center displays, and zoos, whether
				  operated for profit or not.
(16)
				  "Veterinary Division" means the Veterinary Division of the North Carolina
				  Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter L - FARMED CERVIDS › Section .0100 - FARMED CERVID LICENSE AND PERMIT › Section 52L .0103 - FARMED CERVID LICENSE OR TEMPORARY EXHIBIT PERMIT REQUIRED

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No person shall possess, exhibit, buy or sell, or partake
					 in the production of any farmed cervid within the State unless that person
					 first obtains a farmed cervid license or a temporary exhibit permit from the
					 Veterinary Division in accordance with the rules in this
					 Subchapter.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-549.97(a2);
Eff. June 1, 2018.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter L - FARMED CERVIDS › Section .0100 - FARMED CERVID LICENSE AND PERMIT › Section 52L .0104 - FARMED CERVID LICENSE

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(a) Farmed Cervid
				  License.
(1) Persons interested in obtaining
				  a farmed cervid license shall apply with the Veterinary Division. The
				  application may be obtained from the Veterinary Division by calling (919)
				  707-3250 or by emailing farmedcervid@ncagr.gov. The contents of the application
				  shall include the following:
(A) the
				  applicant's name;
(B) the
				  applicant's address;
(C) the
				  applicant's contact information, including telephone numbers and email
				  addresses;
(D) the farm's
				  name;
(E) the farm's
				  address;
(F) the farm's contact
				  information, including telephone numbers and email addresses;
(G) a statement of whether the farm is
				  commercial, defined as a farmed cervid facility that is or will be selling
				  cervid or cervid products as a for-profit business, or private, defined as
				  non-commercial;
(H) a statement
				  from the applicant verifying the information provided is accurate;
(I) the national premises identification
				  number; and
(J) the applicant's
				  signature.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter L - FARMED CERVIDS › Section .0100 - FARMED CERVID LICENSE AND PERMIT › Section 52L .0105 - DENIAL OF FARMED CERVID LICENSE

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(a)
				  Circumstances or purposes for which a farmed cervid license shall not be issued
				  or renewed include the following:
(1) failing
				  to submit a complete application or renewal;
(2) submitting falsified
				  information;
(3) for the purpose of
				  holding non-farmed cervids or farmed cervids that were transported without a
				  valid transportation permit;
(4)
				  for the purpose of rehabilitating non-farmed cervids;
(5) for the purpose of commingling farmed and
				  non-farmed cervids;
(6) keeping any
				  farmed cervid for reasons other than agricultural or commercial purposes, such
				  as buying, selling, and production of farmed cervids, or for scientific,
				  exhibition, and educational purposes;
(7) to an individual under the age of 18
				  years of age;
(8) failing to have
				  susceptible species of farmed cervid herds enrolled in the Herd Certification
				  Program with the Veterinary Division; or
(9) the applicant has violated State or
				  Federal laws or regulations for livestock or non-farmed cervids, and the State
				  Veterinarian determines, in his or her experience, based upon the nature of the
				  violation, the applicant may not comply with the requirements of the farmed
				  cervid license.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter L - FARMED CERVIDS › Section .0100 - FARMED CERVID LICENSE AND PERMIT › Section 52L .0106 - TEMPORARY EXHIBIT PERMIT

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(a) Temporary
				  exhibit permits shall not be issued for the buying, selling, or production of
				  farmed cervids.
(b) A temporary
				  exhibit permit shall only be issued for Reindeer or Caribou.
(c) Temporary exhibit permit applications
				  shall be submitted to the Veterinary Division. The application may be obtained
				  from the Veterinary Division by calling (919) 707-3250 or by emailing
				  farmedcervid@ncagr.gov. The contents of the application shall include the
				  following:
(1) the applicant's name;
(2) the applicant's address;
(3) the applicant's contact information,
				  including telephone numbers and email addresses;
(4) the farm's name;
(5) the farm's address;
(6) the farm's contact information, including
				  telephone numbers;
(7) the date(s)
				  of the exhibit;
(8) the date of
				  exhibit inspection by the Veterinary Division, unless an exhibit facility plan
				  was previously approved and includes the date of facility plan approval and
				  approval number;
(9) the purpose of
				  the exhibit;
(10) the location of
				  the exhibit, including the county;
(11) the species to be exhibited;
(12) the sex, date of birth, species, and
				  identification number(s) for each cervid to be exhibited;
(13) a statement from the applicant verifying
				  the information provided is accurate; and
(14) the applicant's signature.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter L - FARMED CERVIDS › Section .0100 - FARMED CERVID LICENSE AND PERMIT › Section 52L .0107 - TRANSFER OF FARMED CERVID LICENSE OR TEMPORARY EXHIBIT PERMIT

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(a) No farmed cervid license, permit, or
				  animal identification issued or assigned by the Veterinary Division shall be
				  transferable, except as provided by this Rule.
(b) If a farmed cervid licensee or temporary
				  exhibit permit holder becomes incapacitated, mentally incompetent, dies, or if
				  the business is sold or otherwise acquired, a person who is at least 18 years
				  of age and has obtained legal possession of any farmed cervid and the licensed
				  facility from the previous licensee, or that licensee's estate, may request the
				  Veterinary Division in writing, prior to the transfer, that the existing farmed
				  cervid license, permit, and animal identification be transferred to the new
				  owner.
(c) Any license, permit, or
				  animal identification transferred under this Rule shall be subject to the same
				  terms and conditions imposed on the original licensee or permit
				  holder.
(d) Any actions pending
				  from a complaint, investigation, or other cause may be continued
				  notwithstanding any transfer under this Rule.
(e) No farmed cervid license, permit, or
				  animal identification shall be transferred to a person who had a farmed cervid
				  license or permit revoked or suspended by the Veterinary Division within the
				  period during which the order of revocation or suspension remains in
				  effect.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-549.97(a2);
Eff. June 1, 2018.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter L - FARMED CERVIDS › Section .0100 - FARMED CERVID LICENSE AND PERMIT › Section 52L .0108 - VOLUNTARY SURRENDER OF FARMED CERVID LICENSE OR TEMPORARY EXHIBIT PERMIT

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Farm cervid licensees or temporary exhibit permit holders
					 may voluntarily surrender any license or permit issued under this Subchapter by
					 notifying the Veterinary Division in writing.
Authority
					 G.S.
					 106-549.97(a2);
Eff. June 1, 2018.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter L - FARMED CERVIDS › Section .0100 - FARMED CERVID LICENSE AND PERMIT › Section 52L .0109 - RECORDS AND INSPECTION

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(a) Maintenance of
				  Records.
(1) Each licensee shall maintain
				  herd records for all susceptible species of farmed cervids, regardless of
				  whether tagged with animal identification or not, as required by the USDA
				  Standards and 9 C.F.R.
				  55.23(b), and maintain a
				  copy of any documents related to susceptible species of farmed cervids
				  submitted to the CWD Diagnostic Laboratory.
(2) All records required by this Subchapter
				  and any ICVI as defined and required by 9 C.F.R. Part 86 shall be maintained by
				  the licensee for a period of five years.
North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 02 - AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › Chapter 52 - VETERINARY › Subchapter L - FARMED CERVIDS › Section .0100 - FARMED CERVID LICENSE AND PERMIT › Section 52L .0110 - ESCAPE, DISAPPEARANCE, OR BREACH OF FACILITY

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(a) When a
				  licensee discovers the escape or disappearance of any farmed cervid, the
				  licensee shall report the escape or disappearance within 24 hours by contacting
				  the Veterinary Division by telephone at (919) 707-3250 or email at
				  farmedcervid@ncagr.gov.
(1) The report shall
				  include for susceptible species the identification numbers, species, sex, and
				  age of the animals involved and the estimated time and date of escape or
				  disappearance, and if deceased, the estimated time and date of death.
(2) A recaptured live farmed cervid shall be
				  held in quarantine by itself or with other escapees by the licensee until the
				  Veterinary Division determines the disposition of the farmed cervid, based on
				  the risk of CWD transmission as a result of this escape. Failure to quarantine
				  the escaped farmed cervid to prevent commingling with the herd shall result in
				  the quarantine of the entire herd.
(3) The licensee shall be responsible for all
				  costs associated with CWD testing and disposal of any escaped animal.
(4) If live recapture is not possible, the
				  licensee shall harvest the escaped cervid if possible and submit the deceased
				  cervid to the Diagnostic Laboratory for CWD testing.