Alaska Administrative Code

Notes 18 AAC 36.110 Eff. 9/1/82, Register 83; repealed 3/24/2017, Register 221, April 2017 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison fea…

(a) In addition to meeting the requirements of 18 AAC 36.010 - 18 AAC 36.0 15, a person who intends to import cattle, bison, or yak into the state shall ensure that the health certificate or certificate of veterinary inspection includes certification that each animal (1) originat…

Notes 18 AAC 36.120 Eff. 9/1/82, Register 83; am 2/19/93, Register 125; repealed 3/24/2017, Register 221, April 2017 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly re…

(a) In addition to meeting the requirements of 18 AAC 36.010 - 18 AAC 36.015, a person who intends to import a goat into the state shall ensure that the health certificate or certificate of veterinary inspection includes certification that each goat (1) originates from a state or…

Notes 18 AAC 36.130 Eff. 9/1/82, Register 83; repealed 3/24/2017, Register 221, April 2017 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison fea…

(a) In addition to meeting the requirements of 18 AAC 36.010-18 AAC 36.015, a person who intends to import a sheep into the state shall ensure that the health certificate or certificate of veterinary inspection includes certification that each sheep (1) originates from a USDA-cer…

(a) In addition to meeting the requirements of 18 AAC 36.010 - 18 AAC 36.015, a person who intends to import swine into the state shall ensure that the health certificate or certificate of veterinary inspection includes certification that each swine (1) originates from a state or…

In addition to meeting the requirements of 18 AAC 36.010 - 18 AAC 36.015, a person who intends to import a dog, cat, or ferret into the state shall ensure that each animal is accompanied by a current rabies certificate that complies with the requirements under 7 AAC 27.022. If th…

(a) In addition to meeting the requirements of 18 AAC 36.010 - 18 AAC 36.015, a person who intends to import poultry or hatching eggs in to the state shall ensure that the health certificate or certificate of veterinary inspection includes certification that the poultry or hatchi…

(a) In addition to meeting the requirements or 18 AAC 36.010 - 18 AAC 36.015, a person who intends to import a cervid into the state shall ensure that the health certificate or certificate of veterinary inspection includes certification that each cervid (1) originates from a herd…

In addition to meeting the requirements of 18 AAC 36.010 - 18 AAC 36.015, a person who intends to import a camel id into the state shall ensure that the health certificate or certificate of veterinary inspection includes certification that each camelid (1) originates from a state…

Notes 18 AAC 36.200 Eff. 9/1/82, Register 83; repealed 3/24/2017, Register 221, April 2017 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison fea…

(a) When animals are lo be tested by the state veterinarian, the animal owner shall ensure that (1) they are presented in a confined manner; (2) facilities are provided and used to assure convenient and safe examination and testing activities; these facilities may include corrals…

(a) Owners of animals designated for quarantine or depopulation shall (1) maintain the animals in the quarantine area or holding site designated by the state veterinarian in accordance with 18 AAC 36.500 - 18 AAC 36.540 (animal care standards); (2) maintain the animals at the own…

Notes 18 AAC 36.210 Eff. 9/1/82, Register 83; repealed 3/24/2017, Register 221, April 2017 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison fea…

(a) Any of the following persons shall report the discovery of, the existence of, or the suspected existence of a disease listed in this section within any animal in this state to the department as set out in this section: (1) a veterinarian; (2) the animal owner; (3) the designa…

The commissioner may designate private veterinarians or other persons to assist in disease control activities in an emergency situation when extra personnel resources are needed to manage the situation. Those designees shall (1) take directions from the state veterinarian or the …

Equine infectious anemia disease control activities in this state will be conducted in accordance with Equine Infectious Anemia: Uniform Methods and Rules, adopted by reference in 18 AAC 36.920. Notes 18 AAC 36.225 Eff. 3/24/2017,Register 221, April 2017 Authority:AS 03.05.011 AS…

(a) Brucellosis disease control activities relating to cattle, bison, and yak in this state will be conducted in accordance with Brucellosis Eradication: Uniform Methods and Rules, adopted by reference in 18 AAC 36.920. (b) Tuberculosis disease control activities relating to catt…

Goats and other ruminants milked for commercial cheese production must test negative for brucellosis, tuberculosis, and any other disease the stale veterinarian may designate as harmful to public health . Additions to the herd must meet the requirements of this section not earlie…

Scrapie disease control activities relating to sheep and goats in this state will be conducted in accordance with Scrapie Eradication Uniform Methods and Rules, adopted by reference in 18 AAC 36.920. Notes 18 AAC 36.245 Eff. 3/24/2017,Register 221, April 2017 Authority:AS 03.05.0…

Pseudorabies disease control activities relating to swine in this state will be conducted in accordance with Pseudorabies Eradication, State-Federal- Industry Program Standards, adopted by reference in 18 AAC 36.920. Notes 18 AAC 36.255 Eff. 3/24/2017,Register 221, April 2017 Aut…

Brucellosis disease control activities relating to swine in this state will be conducted in accordance with Swine Brucellosis Control/Eradication, State-Federal-Industry Uniform Methods and Rules, adopted by reference in 18 AAC 36.920. Notes 18 AAC 36.260 Eff. 3/24/2017,Register …

Johne's disease control activities will be conducted in accordance with Uniform Program Standards for the Voluntary Bovine Johne's Disease Control Program, adopted by reference in 18 AAC 36.920. Click here to view image Notes 18 AAC 36.265 Eff. 3/24/2017,Register 221, April 2017 …

Brucellosis disease control activities relating to captive cervids in this state will be conducted in accordance with Brucellosis in Cervidae: Uniform Methods and Rules, adopted by reference in 18 AAC 36.920. Notes 18 AAC 36.275 Eff. 3/24/2017,Register 221, April 2017 Authority:A…

Tuberculosis disease control activities relating to captive cervids in this state will be conducted in accordance with Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication Uniform Methods and Rules, adopted by reference in 18 AAC 36.920. Notes 18 AAC 36.280 Eff. 3/24/2017,Register 221, April 2017 Aut…

Chronic wasting disease control activities relating to captive cervids in this state will be conducted in accordance with Chronic Wasting Disease Program Standards, adopted by reference in 18 AAC 36.920. Notes 18 AAC 36.285 Eff. 3/24/2017,Register 221, April 2017 Authority:AS 03.…

(a) The department may stop the sale or feeding of animal feed that is determined to be a threat to animal or public health. (b) The department may confiscate samples of that feed as needed for laboratory testing and analysis, without reimbursement to the owner. Notes 18 AAC 36.2…

(a) The department may develop and maintain a database for tracking intrastate movements of animals as needed for animal health purposes. (b) The department will operate a voluntary premises registration program (1) for livestock owners, veterinary clinics, and other places where…

(a) A person who intends to transport a cervid intrastate, other than for immediate slaughter or exhibition at a fair, must first obtain an intrastate cervid movement permit from the department. (b) An application submitted under this section must include(1) the name and contact …

(a) A person may not manufacture, transport, or introduce a veterinary biological product in the state without a permit from the department. The permit application must include the (1) name and contact information of the applicant; (2) name and use of each product; (3) USDA produ…

(a) Determinations regarding whether the animal care standards set out in 18 AAC 36.500 - 18 AAC 36.540 are met must take into account the age, breed, type, size, physiologic condition, production level, stage of development, daily maintenance requirements necessary for that part…

(a) Each equine must have daily access to sufficient and nutritious feed to allow for growth and maintenance or adequate body weight or body condition to score at least a level 2.0 on the body condition scoring method described in C.L. Carroll and P.J. Huntington's Body Condition…

(a) Dairy cows must have daily access to sufficient and nutritious feed to allow for growth and maintenance of adequate body weight or body condition to score at least a level 2.0 on the body condition scoring method described in R.A. Patton, H.F. Bucholtz, M.K. Schmidt, and F.M.…

(a) Swine must have daily access to sufficient and nutritious feed to allow for growth and maintenance of adequate body weight or body condition to score at least a level 2.0 on the body condition score method described in R.D. Coffey, G.R. PaTker, and K.M. Laurent's Assessing So…

(a) A dog's environment must provide relief from the elements such as excessive wind, excessive temperature, and excessive precipitation that results in hyperthermia or hypothermia detrimental Lo the dog's health. (b) Relief from the elements may be accomplished with natural envi…

(a) (a) The department will, if the department finds that animal and public health is protected and the purpose of the requirement is otherwise satisfied, waive a requirement of this chapter. (b) A person seeking a waiver under this section must submit an application to the depar…

A person may not obliterate, mutilate, or remove an identification mark, brand, tattoo, or ear tag required under this chapter. Notes 18 AAC 36.910 Eff. 9/1/82, Register 83; am 3/24/2017, Register 221, April 2017 Authority:AS 03.05.011 AS 03.45.010 State regulations are updated q…

(a) The following fees apply to requests to the department for laboratory analysis and testing for (1) avian influenza: $45; (2) Newcastle disease virus: $45; (3) West Nile virus: $45. (b) The department may conduct analyses after normal state laboratory working hours as follows:…

(a) The following federal regulations are adopted by reference: (1) 9 C.F.R. Part 78 (brucellosis), revised as of January 1, 2016; (2) 9 C.F.R. Part 86 (animal disease traceability), revised as of January 1, 2016; (3) 9 C.F.R. 145.1 - 145.54 (national poultry improvement plan for…

Notes 18 AAC 36.930 Eff. 9/1/82, Register 83; repealed 3/24/2017, Register 221, April 2017 Definitions for this chapter are now located in 18 AAC 36.990. Authority:AS 03.05.010 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a compariso…

(a) If the stale veterinarian determines that an animal poses an immediate threat to the health or safety of an animal or the public, the department may take custody, destroy, impose a quarantine, place an embargo, or take other action as to an animal by serving written notice on…

If the department denies a permit, rejects a health certificate, or denies any approval, the owner or person responsible for an animal may request an informal review under 18 AAC 15.185 or may request an adjudicatory hearing under AS 44.62.330 - 44.62.630 (Administrative Procedur…

In this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise, (1) "accredited veterinarian" means a veterinarian accredited by the USDA under 9 C.F.R. 160.1 - 161.6 to practice veterinary medicine, surgery, and dentistry; (2) "animal" has the meaning given in AS 03.05.100; (3) "APHIS" …

(a) The purpose of this chapter is to identify, prevent, abate, and control air pollution in a manner that meets the purposes of AS 46.03, AS 46.14, and 42 U.S.C. 7401 - 7671 q (Clean Air Act). (b) The requirements of this chapter apply to any person who allows or causes air poll…

Nothing in 18 AAC 50.010 - 18 AAC 50.110 alters a local government's powers or obligations under a local air quality control program established under AS 46.14.400 and other local laws, as applicable. Notes 18 AAC 50.007 Eff. 2/28/2015, Register 213, April 2015 Authority:AS 46.03…

The standards for concentrations of air pollutants in the ambient air, measured, determined, or predicted by an analytical method described in 18 AAC 50.035 or 18 AAC 50.215, are established as follows: (1) for particulate matter, as follows: (A) for PM-10: a 24-hour average of L…

(a) To identify an area by its air quality, all geographic areas in the state are designated by the federal administrator as "attainment," "nonattainment," or "unclassifiable." An area is designated "attainment" for a particular air pollutant if its air quality meets the ambient …

(a) In an area designated nonattainment in 18 AAC 50.015(b), the provisions of this section do not apply to the nonattainment air pollutant. However, this section does apply to all other air pollutants listed in Table 2 in this subsection. Table 2 Baseline Areas and Dates. Baseli…

(a) Visibility special protection areas are established to prevent impairment of visibility. The following areas are designated visibility special protection areas: (1) Denali and the Alaska Range East, as viewed from approximately the Savage River Campground area; (2) Denali, Al…