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2008 SESSION

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HB 1424 Avian influenza; requires importer of poultry to test therefor.

Introduced by: Matthew J. Lohr | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Poultry testing for avian influenza.  Requires the importer of poultry into the Commonwealth to test for avian influenza within a period of time set out by proclamation of the State Veterinarian. Currently, an importer of poultry must test for avian influenza within 10 days before the poultry enters the Commonwealth. This bill contains an emergency clause.


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