§ 4-18-4 - Application for import permits. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 4-18-4

   § 4-18-4  Application for import permits.– Import permits for animals listed under § 4-18-3 shall be issued only uponwritten application from the person desiring to import them. The applicationshall include, but not be limited to, the following:

   (1) The number and true scientific name of each species(Reference: Walker, E. P., and others. Mammals of the World. Baltimore, JohnsHopkins Press, 1964. Volumes I and II and subsequent editions).

   (2) The carrier and probable point of first arrival in thisstate of each shipment.

   (3) The purpose for which they are to be imported(exhibition, research, sale to the public, etc.).

   (4) The name and address of the consignee.

   (5) The name and address of the consignor.

   (6) The place or premise where the animals shall be held inquarantine pending the completion of any tests, veterinary examinations, andobservation period as may be specified by the department in issuance of theimport permit. Adequate quarantine facilities must be available and approved bythe department before issuance of the import permit can be made.

   (7) The name and address of the veterinarian who conducts thetests and examinations specified by the department.

   (8) For personal pets only, the date of acquisition and nameand address of supplier.