TITLE 345 INDIANA STATE BOARD OF ANIMAL HEALTH

Under IC 4-22-2-23, the Indiana State Board of Animal Health intends to adopt a rule concerning the following:

OVERVIEW: Amends 345 IAC 2.5-3-1 to remove from the definition of "test eligible cattle" the requirement that, when moving from modified accredited states or zones, cattle under two months of age must originate from a herd that had a negative tuberculosis herd test of all animals 12 months of age and older within the past year in order to be exempt from the definition. Amends 345 IAC 2.5-3-2 to remove the requirement for a person to test sexually intact female cattle of dairy breeds, including dairy cross breeds, that are six months of age or older that originate from an accredited-free state or zone or a modified accredited advanced state or zone prior to movement into the state. Amends 345 IAC 2.5-3-4 to extend the validity of the accredited herd status from 365 days to 730 days from the date it is earned. Questions and comments concerning the proposed rule may be sent to the Small Business Regulatory Coordinator for this rule. Statutory authority: IC 15-17-3; IC 15-17-7.

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Regulatory Coordinator for this rule is:

Sarah Simpson

Director of Legal Affairs, Licensing, and Enforcement

Indiana State Board of Animal Health

Discovery Hall, Suite 100

1202 East 38th Street

Indianapolis, IN 46205

(317) 544-2410

sasimpson@boah.in.gov

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Ombudsman designated by IC 5-28-17-6 is:

Katelyn Colclazier

Small Business Ombudsman

Indiana Economic Development Corporation

One North Capitol, Suite 700

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 431-1560

kcolclazier@iedc.in.gov

Resources available to regulated entities through the small business ombudsman include the ombudsman's duties stated in IC 5-28-17-6, specifically IC 5-28-17-6(9), investigating and attempting to resolve any matter regarding compliance by a small business with a law, rule, or policy administered by a state agency, either as a party to a proceeding or as a mediator.

DIN: 20180704-IR-345180280NIA

Composed: May 03,2024 7:21:47PM EDT

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