State Regulations for Maine

1) There is no brucellosis test requirement for cattle from Certified Brucellosis Free Herds. Date of last certifying test must be recorded on the certificate of veterinary inspection.

2) Officially vaccinated female cattle over 420 days of age not originating in Certified Brucellosis Free Herds shall be negative to an official brucellosis test conducted within 30 days of entry.

3) Unvaccinated female cattle and all male cattle over 180 days of age shall be negative to an official brucellosis test conducted within 30 days of entry.

4) There is no brucellosis test requirement officially vaccinated cattle less than 420 days of age.

5) There is no brucellosis test requirement for unvaccinated female cattle under 180 days of age.

6) There is no brucellosis test requirement for male cattle under 180 days of age.

b. Cattle originating in Class "A" States and Class "B" States

1) All female cattle over 120 days of age must be officially vaccinated for brucellosis.

2) Vaccinated female cattle over 420 days of age shall be negative to an official brucellosis test conducted within 30 days of entry.

3) All male cattle over 180 days of age shall be negative to an official brucellosis test conducted within 30 days of entry.

4) Unvaccinated female cattle less than 120 days of age may enter the State without an official brucellosis test provided they are natural additions to a Certified Brucellosis Free Herd.

5) Male cattle less than 180 days of age may enter the State without an official brucellosis test provided they are natural additions to a Certified Brucellosis Free Herd.

6) Officially vaccinated female cattle less than 420 days of age may enter the State without an official brucellosis test provided they are natural additions to a Certified Brucellosis Free Herd.

c. Cattle originating in Class "C" States

Cattle from Class "C" States shall not be imported into Maine.

d. Steers and Spayed Heifers:

There is no brucellosis test requirement.

e. Cattle for immediate slaughter

Cattle for immediate slaughter shall be imported under permit and must be identified eartag, tattoo or other identification as the Commissioner may direct. Slaughter cattle shall not be diverted enroute and shall be unloaded only at the designated slaughter establishment within 24 hours of importation.

5. TUBERCULOSIS TEST REQUIREMENTS:

a. Cattle originating in Accredited Free States:

1) There is no Tuberculosis test requirement for cattle from Accredited Herds provided these cattle were included in the most recent herd accreditation or reaccreditation test.

2) All cattle originating in accredited herd that were not included in the most recent herd accreditation or reaccreditation test shall be negative to an official test for tuberculosis conducted within 60 days of importation.

3) All cattle not from Accredited Herds shall be negative to an official test for tuberculosis conducted within 60 days of importation.

b. Cattle originating in States other than Accredited Free States:

1) All cattle shall be negative to an official test for tuberculosis within 60 days of entry.

6) BLUETONGUE REQUIREMENTS:

a) Cattle originating in USDA Bluetongue Low Incidence/Free States:

1) No blood test is required for cattle native to a low incidence/free State.

2) Cattle over 180 days of age originating from, but not native to, a Bluetongue Low Incidence/Free State shall have a negative blood test conducted within 30 days of importation.

b) Cattle originating in areas other than USDA Bluetongue Low Incidence/Free:

1) Cattle over 180 days of age shall have a negative blood test within 30 days of importation into Maine.

7) IMPORTATION OF CATTLE INTO A QUARANTINE CATTLE FEEDLOT:

a) There are no test requirements for steers and spayed heifers imported directly to a Quarantined Cattle Feedlot provided the following criteria are met:

1) An annual application must be submitted to the Maine Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources - Division of Veterinary Services.

2) A permit shall be obtained from the Commissioner prior to moving cattle into or out of a quarantined cattle feedlot.

3) A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall accompany all imports into a quarantined cattle feedlot.

4) Steers and spayed heifers shall originate in Tuberculosis Accredited Free States.

5) Cattle originating in states that are USDA Bluetongue High Incidence shall not be eligible for importation. In addition, the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection shall contain the Statement signed by an accredited veterinarian "To the best of my knowledge the animals on this certificate have not been exposed to Bluetongue for the past year."

6) Only steers and/or spayed heifers may be imported without test. Other animals shall be imported as per 4. Importation Requirements.

7) Cattle may be inspected when unloaded at the quarantine cattle feedlot at the discretion of the Commissioner.

8) All cattle leaving a quarantine cattle feedlot must go directly to slaughter unless prior tests as determined by the Commissioner have been conducted and are negative.

9) Management practices must conform to current acceptable federal, state and local standards to provide for emergency and routine carcass disposal, manure removal and/or utilization, and prevention of ground and surface water contamination.

10) Cattle in a quarantine cattle feedlot shall be maintained separate and apart from other classes of cattle as approved by the Commissioner.

11) Cattle found to be in violation of the stipulations of the quarantined cattle feedlot may be subject to immediate slaughter or immediate return to the state of origin.

*** HOGS ***

B. IMPORTATION OF SWINE

1. A prior permit is required for all swine imported into the State, except swine imported from Canada for immediate slaughter under supervision of the Federal Government.

2. All swine imported into the State, except for immediate slaughter, shall be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection issued within 30 days of importation.

3. No swine that have been fed raw garbage, or swine exposed to swine that have been fed raw garbage shall be imported into the State.

4. All swine must be identified by official eartag or as the Commissioner may direct.

5. BRUCELLOSIS REQUIREMENTS:

a) Swine originating in Validated Free States:

1) Validated Free Herds

a) There is no testing requirement for swine originating in a Validated Free Herd within a Validated Free State provided swine over 180 days of age were included in the most recent herd test. Date of last validation test must be recorded on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

b) Swine over 180 days of age not included in such brucellosis testing shall be tested negative for brucellosis within 30 days prior to importation to be eligible for importation.

c) There is no testing requirements for swine less then 180 days of age who originate from Validated Free Herds provided they are natural additions to the herd. Date of last validation test must be recorded on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

2) Non-Validated Herds

a) Swine over 180 days of age not originating in a Validated Free herd shall have a negative brucellosis test within 30 days of importation.

b) Swine less than 180 days of age not originating from Validated Free herds shall not be eligible for importation.

b) Swine originating in States not Validated Free:

1) Swine originating in Validated Free Herds shall not require testing provided swine over 180 days of age were included in the most recent herd test. Date of last validation test must be recorded on the certificate of veterinary inspection.

2) Swine over 180 days of age not from Validated Free Herds shall be negative to an official test for brucellosis conducted within 30 days of importation.

3) Swine less than 180 days of age shall originate from Validated Free Herds and must be natural additions to the herd.

4) Swine less than 180 days of age not originating from a Validated Free Herd are not eligible for importation.

6. PSEUDORABIES REQUIREMENTS:

a) Swine originating in USDA Stage IV or Stage V States:

1) There is no Pseudorabies testing requirement for swine originating in herds that are Pseudorabies Qualified Negative or Pseudorabies Monitored.

2) Swine less than 180 days of age shall originate from herds that are Pseudorabies Qualified or Pseudorabies Monitored.

b) Swine originating in USDA Stage I, II, III States:

1) All swine over 180 days of age shall be negative to a Pseudorabies test conducted within 30 days of importation.

2) All swine less than 180 days of age shall originate from Pseudorabies Qualified Negative Herds.

c) Swine originating in States not having a USDA status shall be tested as in 6. (b).

d) Swine for immediate slaughter shall be imported under permit. Such swine shall not be diverted enroute, shall be unloaded only at the designated slaughter establishment and shall be slaughtered within 24 hours of importation.

e) Swine vaccinated for Pseudorabies shall not be imported into the State.

***SHEEP***

C. IMPORTATION OF SHEEP

1) Prior permit required for all sheep imported into the State.

2) Sheep imported into the State shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection issued within 30 days prior to shipment.

***GOATS***

D. IMPORTATION OF GOATS

1) Prior permit required for all goats imported into the State.

2) Goats imported into the State shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection issued within 30 days prior to importation.

***POULTRY & HATCHING EGGS***

E. IMPORTATION OF POULTRY AND HATCHING EGGS OF POULTRY

1) All poultry and hatching eggs of poultry must be accompanied by a valid Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

2) Poultry for breeding or production and/or hatching eggs of poultry must originate from flocks and/or hatcheries having and N.P.I.P. Pullorum-typhoid clean rating and must be U.S. Sanitation Monitored.

3) Poultry for commercial breeding or production and/or hatching eggs of poultry must originate for flocks and/or hatcheries having a N.P.I.P. Mycoplasma gallisepticum and Mycoplasma synoviae clean rating.

4) Poultry for immediate slaughter shall be imported under permit and shall be unloaded only at the designated slaughter establishment.

F. IMPORTATION OF POULTRY FOR EXHIBITION

1) Poultry for exhibition must originate from flocks having a N.P.I.P. Pullorum-typhoid clean rating.

2) Poultry for exhibition shall meet import requirements.

***PSITTACINE BIRDS***

G. IMPORTATION OF PET BIRDS FOR RESALE

1) The person importing pet birds must obtain pet birds from suppliers who have obtained a permit for shipping pet birds into the State.

2) A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is required for all shipments issued within 30 days previous to date of importation.

***HORSES & OTHER EQUIDAE***

H. IMPORTATION OF HORSES, PONIES, MULES AND OTHER EQUIDAE

1) Certificate of Veterinary Inspection must accompany all shipments and must be issued within 30 days previous to the date of importation.

2) An official Equine Infectious Anemia Test must be conducted with negative results within 6 months previous to the date of importation for all animals 180 days of age and older. The date of such test must be documented on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

***FERRETS***

I. IMPORTATION OF FERRETS FOR RESALE

1) The person importing ferrets must obtain ferrets from suppliers who have obtained a permit for shipping ferrets into Maine.

2) A Certificate of Veterinary Inspection is required for all shipments issued within 30 days previous top the date of importation.

***LLAMAS***

J. IMPORTATION OF LLAMAS

1) Llamas shall be imported under permit and must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

2) Llamas 180 days of age and older shall be tested negative for brucellosis conducted within 30 days of importation.

3) All llamas shall be negative to a tuberculosis test conducted within 60 days of importation.

4) Llamas 180 days of age and older shall be negative to a test for Bluetongue conducted within 30 days of importation.

***EXOTIC RUMINANTS***

K. IMPORTATION OF EXOTIC RUMINANTS

1) Exotic Ruminants shall be imported under permit and must be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary inspection.

2) Exotic Ruminants 180 days of age and older shall be tested negative for brucellosis conducted within 30 days of importation.

3) All Exotic Ruminants shall be negative to a tuberculosis test conducted within 60 days of importation.

4) Exotic Ruminants 180 days of age and older shall be negative to a test for Bluetongue conducted within 30 days of importation.

***AQUATIC ANIMALS/AQUACULTURE***

UNRESTRICTED

FISH AND WILDLIFE SPECIES

2002

Listed Species: The following species of tropical fish, aquatics and wildlife do not require an importation permit, and can be traded by commercial pet shops, pursuant to Title 12 MRSA 7237, and 7377 and Regulations Chapter 2.3 and 7.60: Acceptable species of tropical fish and wildlife that may be imported without an importation permit shall be designated by the Commissioner, a list of which shall be maintained and made available by the Department. The acceptability of such species to be imported or possessed shall be based on an informed determination by the Commissioner that the species will not cause an unreasonable risk to indigenous species, or their habitats, or pose other dangers to the natural community, in captivity or if accidentally or intentionally released into the wild.

Reminder: A Wildlife or Fish Importation permit is STILL required for any species which is not listed herein as Unrestricted by the Commissioner. The list is updated annually on January 1st. Please check for species that may be added or deleted from the list.

Added this year: Spotted Fire Eel, Lemon Tetra

Deleted this year:

Addition of Species: Any species of fish or wildlife can be considered for addition to this list by submitting a request with sufficient documentation to the Warden Service Permit Office by September for the next annual publication.

Many species have already been considered and rejected. Among these are tarantulas and snails. Tarantulas - All are restricted, but certain species may be approved under a special importation permit for individuals (not for petshop trade). Snails - Because they serve as intermediate host for a wide range of aquatic parasites and other pathogens, all snails (Gastropoda) are restricted and can be imported only by a special importation permit with specific health certifications, therefore snails cannot be traded by commercial pet shops.

Captive Breeding: The Department is moving towards a requirement for all "Captive bred" stock for pet shops. If a listed species is not available as captive bred, an exception can be made if requested. This is necessary because of high tick loads and other health issues in many wild caught specimens.

Maine Law prohibits the commercial trading of native Maine snakes and turtles taken from the wild.

Endangered Species - Animal Welfare:

Importers of wildlife must comply with CITES and Endangered and Threatened Species Regulations, and with State and Federal Animal Welfare laws. Under Maine law, in addition to Maine Warden Service, the Department of Agriculture Pet Shop Inspector may enforce Fish and Wildlife laws (Title 12 MRSA) relating to wildlife importation.

Species Identification: Because of the variety of common names in use, the latin scientific name of all wildlife and fish species sold in pet shops must be designated and readily available at inspection.

Questions regarding domestic animals, or about the pet shop license itself, should be addressed to the Department of Agriculture, Food & Rural Resources, Division of Regulations, Animal Welfare Unit, Station #28, Augusta, ME 04333. (207) 287-3846.

Questions regarding the importation of fish or wildlife, and about the unrestricted species list for importing wildlife, should be addressed to Warden Service, 284 State Street, 41 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0041.

For questions regarding Freshwater species, please contact:

G. Russell Danner MS, DVM

Fish Health Laboratory

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife

81 Hatchery Road

Augusta, ME 04330

(207) 287-2813 phone

(207) 287-2813 fax

grdanner@adelphia.net

Forms are available at: http://www.state.me.us/ifw

For more information on Marine species, please contact:

Samantha Horn-Olsen