Sec. 11.

(1) "Monitored feedlot" means a herd of swine being fed for slaughter whose pseudorabies negative status is demonstrated by an annual official test, on a schedule prescribed by the director of representative groups of swine that have been on the premises at least 30 days.

(2) "Movement permit" means a statement on a form approved by the director and signed by the owner of the swine herd of origin which states all of the following:

(a) The number of swine moved.

(b) The complete address for points of origin and destination.

(c) The names of the consignor and consignee.

(d) Any additional information required by the department.

(3) "Official ear tag" means an identification tag approved by the United States department of agriculture or the department.

(4) "Official identification" means an identification ear tag or ear tattoo or other identification approved by the United States department of agriculture or the department.

(5) "Official interstate health certificate" or "official interstate certificate of veterinary inspection" means a printed form adopted by any state that records the information required in section 20 of the animal industry act of 1987, Act No. 466 of the Public Acts of 1988, being section 287.720 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, and that is issued within 30 days before importation of the livestock it describes. A photocopy of an official interstate health certificate or an official interstate certificate of veterinary inspection is an official copy if certified as a true copy by the issuing veterinarian or a livestock health official of the state of origin.

(6) "Official pseudorabies epidemiologist" means a state or federally employed veterinarian designated by the director and the area veterinarian in charge, United States department of agriculture, animal and plant health inspection services, veterinary services, to investigate and diagnose suspected pseudorabies in animals.

(7) "Official test" means a sample of specific material collected from an animal by a veterinarian and analyzed by a laboratory certified by the United States department of agriculture or the department to conduct the test, or a diagnostic injection administered and analyzed by a veterinarian. An official test shall be conducted only by an accredited veterinarian except with permission by the director.

(8) "Originate" refers to direct movement of swine from a herd of origin.

(9) "Owner" means the person or the person's representative, manager, or operator, that is the person responsible for day-to-day operation of the swine farm.

(10) "Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, cooperative, association, joint venture, or other legal entity, including, but not limited to, entities established by contractual relationships.

History: 1992, Act 239, Eff. Mar. 31, 1993