N.J. Admin. Code § 2:9-3.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 2:9-3.2 - Live bird market sanitation and biosecurity

(a) Live bird markets shall develop and adhere to a biosecurity protocol that is approved by the NJDA pursuant to N.J.A.C. 2:9-2.2(b)7. All biosecurity protocols shall include, at minimum, quarterly closure of the market with complete sanitation, cleaning, disinfection and at least 24 hours of downtime after disinfectant is applied. The market must be inspected, tested and approved by an authorized agent of the NJDA before it will be allowed to reopen. The market will be approved for reopening when the market has been sanitized, cleaned, disinfected and retested in accordance with biosecurity protocols approved pursuant to N.J.A.C. 2:9-2.2(b)7.

(b) All locations on the premises that are used to house poultry, livestock and all associated conveyances, equipment and supplies, must be of a material that can be routinely cleaned and disinfected in accordance with the NJDA approved biosecurity protocol on a year-round basis.

(c) Poultry shall be housed separate and apart from swine in accordance with the NJDA-approved biosecurity protocol to minimize disease transmission between these species.

(d) Only animals for sale and slaughter shall be kept in areas where poultry are housed.

(e) No person shall permit live poultry to leave the live bird market.

(f) Live poultry shall not be moved from one live bird market to another, or to any other location.

(g) Each live bird market shall maintain an effective and safe pest control program that minimizes or eliminates the presence of rodents, flies, roaches, and other insects and vermin. The premises shall be kept in such condition as to prevent the breeding, harborage, or feeding of these pests.

N.J. Admin. Code § 2:9-3.2