(1) The board may establish rules that are necessary to carry out the provisions of this part 7. Such rules shall set forth procedures to be followed by pet animal facilities in the event of an outbreak of disease or quarantine. Such rules may include provisions pertaining to the breeding and sale of psittacine birds that are necessary to prevent or minimize the danger of transmission of psittacosis to handlers, the general public, and other pet birds.(2) This part 7 shall be administered by the department; except that county, district, and municipal public health agencies and animal control personnel may be authorized by the department to assist it in performing its powers and duties pursuant to this part 7.(3) (Deleted by amendment, L. 94, p. 1296, § 2, effective July 1, 1994.)L. 83: Entire part R&RE, p. 1060, § 1, effective March 1. L. 87: (3) amended, p. 971, § 81, effective March 13. L. 94: Entire section amended, p. 1296, § 2, effective July 1. L. 2010: (2) amended, (HB 10 -1422), ch. 419, p. 2093, § 94, effective August 11.This section is similar to former § 25-4-705 as it existed prior to 1983.
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