Post by Robert Stano on Feb 4, 2012 8:41:14 GMT -5
NO SET UP FEES
IT WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH VENDOR TO ABIDE BY STATE OF MAINE LAWS AND REGULATIONS; TO PROVIDE ANY REQUIRED LICENSING/INSURANCE, ADEQUATE SHELTER, CAGING, WATER AND FOOD FOR THEIR ANIMALS; & TO CLEAN UP THEIR AREAS WHEN LEAVING.
Maine State Law:
MAINE RULES AND REGS ON SALES OF LIVESTOCK, POULTRY, WATERFOWL, MILK, CHEESE
www.maine.gov/agriculture/ahi/ahisr.html
5A. ALL SHEEP AND GOATS IN MAINE AND OUT OF STATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE SCRAPIE TAGS.
(NOTE: There is a board explaining scrapie tag use in Maine)
5B. birds do not need to be in the NPIP Program. Its great if your birds are Typhoid & Pollorum tested to keep these diseases out of US.
The only time you need to have tested birds is at a fair/show.
The only stipulations are that at public events in Maine you have to sell any birds under 8 weeks old a minimum of 6.
NO PROCESSING OR NEUTERING OF ANIMALS
Mammals must be completely weaned and minimum of 8 weeks old.
RULES FOR OUT OF STATE VENDORS
www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/01/001/001c206.doc
VENDORS DO NOT NEED A VENDORS LICENSE UNLESS THE VENDOR BUYS LIVESTOCK, POULTRY OR WATERFOWL TO RE-SELL
Certificate of Veterinary Inspection: A legible certificate signed by an accredited veterinarian and approved by the chief livestock official of the state or country of origin stating that the animals are free from signs of contagious, infectious and communicable diseases and containing the following:
1. An official identification number, or identification satisfactory to the commissioner, for each animal
2. Age, sex and breed of each animal
3. The results of any qualifying test
4. The exact address of consignor (sender) and consignee (receiver).
5. The expected date of entry
NH & out of state residents should have a copy of their NPIP form to show that the flocks of origin for their birds were NPIP certified.
Rule Chapters for the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources
01 001 Agriculture General
www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/01/chaps01.htmL
IT WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH VENDOR TO ABIDE BY STATE OF MAINE LAWS AND REGULATIONS; TO PROVIDE ANY REQUIRED LICENSING/INSURANCE, ADEQUATE SHELTER, CAGING, WATER AND FOOD FOR THEIR ANIMALS; & TO CLEAN UP THEIR AREAS WHEN LEAVING.
Maine State Law:
MAINE RULES AND REGS ON SALES OF LIVESTOCK, POULTRY, WATERFOWL, MILK, CHEESE
www.maine.gov/agriculture/ahi/ahisr.html
5A. ALL SHEEP AND GOATS IN MAINE AND OUT OF STATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE SCRAPIE TAGS.
(NOTE: There is a board explaining scrapie tag use in Maine)
5B. birds do not need to be in the NPIP Program. Its great if your birds are Typhoid & Pollorum tested to keep these diseases out of US.
The only time you need to have tested birds is at a fair/show.
The only stipulations are that at public events in Maine you have to sell any birds under 8 weeks old a minimum of 6.
NO PROCESSING OR NEUTERING OF ANIMALS
Mammals must be completely weaned and minimum of 8 weeks old.
RULES FOR OUT OF STATE VENDORS
www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/01/001/001c206.doc
VENDORS DO NOT NEED A VENDORS LICENSE UNLESS THE VENDOR BUYS LIVESTOCK, POULTRY OR WATERFOWL TO RE-SELL
Certificate of Veterinary Inspection: A legible certificate signed by an accredited veterinarian and approved by the chief livestock official of the state or country of origin stating that the animals are free from signs of contagious, infectious and communicable diseases and containing the following:
1. An official identification number, or identification satisfactory to the commissioner, for each animal
2. Age, sex and breed of each animal
3. The results of any qualifying test
4. The exact address of consignor (sender) and consignee (receiver).
5. The expected date of entry
NH & out of state residents should have a copy of their NPIP form to show that the flocks of origin for their birds were NPIP certified.
Rule Chapters for the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources
01 001 Agriculture General
www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/01/chaps01.htmL
bob and Michelle Stano Farm Day at Tractor Supply Sanford, Maine