Section 5.04 - Dealing in and Transporting Poultry(1)License Required.(a) No Person shall engage regularly in the business of buying, selling or transporting Poultry unless licensed by the Department.(b) Any Person desiring to apply for a Livestock Dealer-transporter license shall submit, on a form provided by the Department, an application and the appropriate fee.(c) Upon receipt of a completed application for a license, the Department shall inspect the applicant's vehicles and equipment. If the Department finds the vehicles and equipment in compliance with 330 CMR 5.04(2)(a) through (d), the Department may issue a Livestock Dealer-transporter license.(d) All Livestock Dealer-transporter licensees will be issued a metal license plate by the Department. The license plate must be attached to the side of the vehicle to the left of the driver. The license plate will be valid for the term of the Livestock Dealer-transporter license. If the license is revoked at any time, the license plate must be returned to the Department.(e) Livestock Dealer-transporter licenses for Poultry shall expire on December 31st following the date of issuance.(f) The Department may revoke or suspend a license after a full and fair hearing and upon finding that the licensee has:1. Violated any provision of 330 CMR 5.00;2. Made a material misstatement on the application for a license; or3. Violated a quarantine order issued by the Department.(2)Bio security Requirements. All licensees shall: (a) Use only clean plastic or wire coops for the transfer of Poultry;(b) Clean, wash and disinfect trucks, crates and catching or loading equipment between flocks;(c) Wear freshly laundered or new disposable coveralls and hats between flocks; and(d) Dispose of or disinfect boots between flocks.(3)Record Keeping and Inspections: (a) All licensees shall maintain records and interstate bills of lading at a permanent location in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for a period of 90 days from the date of transport. All records shall include the following information:2. Total number of birds transported;3. Name and address of shipper for whom Poultry was transported; and4. Name and address of receiver to whom the Poultry was sold or consigned.(b) All vehicles, equipment and records shall be open to the Department for inspection during reasonable business hours.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1323, eff. 10/7/2016.