Rulemaking Docket |
Date |
Information |
| LSA Document # | 26-303 | |
| Subject Matter | The proposed rule permits movement of cervids from CWD‑affected states under limited conditions, including shipment to shooting preserves for same‑season harvest, short‑term exhibition out‑of‑state, direct slaughter, or breeding when animals have genetics suggesting CWD resistance. Reindeer may enter Indiana if they come from areas not known to have CWD. The rule also reduces testing requirements for hunting preserves, requiring testing only for animals originating from herds not certified as CWD‑free. These changes support Executive Order 25‑17 by removing unnecessary regulatory provisions. | |
| First Comment Period | 8/26/2026-9/25/2026 | The Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) is soliciting comments on amending and repealing rules at 345 IAC 2-4.5 and 345 IAC 2-7 concerning interstate movement of farmed cervids, chronic wasting disease (CWD), surveillance for CWD on hunting preserves, and removing provisions relating to brucellosis in cervidae. Comments may be submitted in one of the following ways: (1) By email to animalhealth@boah.in.gov. (2) Attend scheduled public hearing. |
| Comments | Comments may be inspected at: Indiana State Board of Animal Health, Discovery Hall, Suite 100, 1202 East 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205. | |
| Public Hearing | 10/6/2026 at 9:40 a.m. | The public may attend the BOAH meeting in person or via Microsoft Teams. Physical Address: Indiana State Board of Animal Health, Discovery Hall, Suite 100, 1202 East 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205. Electronic Meeting Access Via MS Teams: Join on your computer, mobile app or room device (control + click): Join The Meeting Now Meeting ID: 279 394 800 303 Passcode: JL9rq7D8 Call in (audio only) dial: 317-552-1674 Phone Conference ID: 480 842 015# |
| Notice of First Public Comment Period [20260826-IR-345260303FNA] | 8/26/2026 | https://iar.iga.in.gov/register/20260826-IR-345260303FNA?highlight=26-303 |
| Notice of Public Hearing [20260826-IR-345260303PHA] | 8/26/2026 | https://iar.iga.in.gov/register/20260826-IR-345260303PHA?highlight=26-303 |
| Regulatory Analysis [20260826-IR-345260303RAA] | 8/26/2026 | https://iar.iga.in.gov/register/20260826-IR-345260303RAA?highlight=26-303 |
| Adoption of Final Rule | ||
| Submission to the Attorney General | ||
| Deadline for Attorney General's Action | 45 days after submission | |
| Submission to Governor's Office | Upon receipt of Attorney General's approval | |
| Final Rule filed with Indiana Register | Up to 30 days after submission to the Governor | |
| Effective Date of Rule | 30 days after filing with Indiana Register |
