Section 48.1-01-01-01 - DefinitionsThe terms used throughout this title have the same meaning as in North Dakota Century Code chapter 36-01. Additionally:
1. "Certificate of veterinary inspection" means a legible official regulatory certificate on an official paper or electronic form that documents the health status of an animal. It is signed by the inspecting veterinarian, who must be licensed by the state of origin and accredited by the United States department of agriculture, attesting to the veracity of the information contained within it.2. "Designated epidemiologist" means a state or federal epidemiologist designated by the state veterinarian to make decisions about the use and interpretation of diagnostic tests and field investigation data and the management of animals.3. "Importation permit" and "importation permit number" mean authorization obtained from the board or the state veterinarian for the movement of animals into the state and within the state as needed.4. "State veterinarian" means the veterinarian appointed by the agriculture commissioner with the consent of the board. The state veterinarian ascertains all obtainable information in relation to diseases of animals and executes all orders and rules of the board.5. "USDA-APHIS-VS" means United States department of agriculture, animal and plant health inspection service, veterinary services.N.D. Admin Code 48.1-01-01-01
Adopted by Administrative Rules Supplement 2016-361, July 2016, effective 7/1/2016.Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2024-393, July 2024, effective 7/1/2024.General Authority: NDCC 36-01-08
Law Implemented: NDCC 36-01-08