Sec. 9. If the board determines that a disease or pest of animals presents a health hazard to the citizens or animals of Indiana, the following action may be taken:
(1) The board may adopt emergency rules under IC 4-22-2-37.1 that facilitate the prevention, detection, control, and eradication of the disease or pest of animals, including the following to:
(A) Prohibit or impose conditions on importing animals and objects into Indiana.
(B) Require testing of animals and objects.
(C) Require vaccination or other treatment of animals and objects.
(D) Prohibit or impose conditions on moving animals and objects within Indiana.
(E) Govern the disposition of animals and objects.
(F) Impose other measures governing animals and objects to protect the citizens and animals of Indiana from diseases and pests of animals.
(2) The state veterinarian may issue emergency orders under IC 4-21.5-4 governing animals and objects in order to protect the citizens and animals of the state from diseases and pests of animals.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-2.1-18-21.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.8.
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