Arizona Administrative Code

A. In addition to the application requirements in R3-2-1003, an applicant for a license to operate as an aquaculture transporter of live aquatic animals as defined in A.R.S. § 3-2901(15) shall, on a form provided by the Department: 1. Designate whether the license is for intersta…

Historical Note Adopted effective May 3, 1993 (Supp. 93-2). Section repealed by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 673, effective April 3, 2004 (Supp. 04-1).

A. A licensee requesting and receiving a Certificate of Aquatic Health shall have their facility inspected and all live aquatic animals, fertilized eggs and milt shall be found free of, but not limited to, the following diseases and causative agents: 1. Causative agent: Egtved Vi…

In addition to the definitions provided in A.R.S. §§ 3-1201, 3-1451, and 3-1771, the following terms apply to this Chapter: “Accredited veterinarian” means a veterinarian approved by the State Veterinarian and USDA Area Veterinarian In Charge (A.V.I.C.) to perform functions requi…

A. The owner, or owner’s agent, importing live aquatic animals into the state shall ensure the animals are accompanied by the following: 1. A Certificate of Aquatic Health as defined in R3-2-1001, based upon an inspection of the originating facility within the 12 months preceding…

A. Overall time-frame. The Department shall issue or deny a license within the overall time-frames listed in Table 1 after receipt of the complete application. The overall time-frame is the total of the number of calendar days provided for the administrative completeness review a…

Historical Note Adopted effective August 19, 1983 (Supp. 83-4). R3-2-103 renumbered from Section R3-9-103 (Supp. 91-4). Repealed effective April 11, 1994 (Supp. 94-2). New Section adopted effective September 11, 1996 (Supp. 96-3). Section R3-2-103 recodified to R3-2-1103 (Supp. 9…

Historical Note Adopted effective September 11, 1996 (Supp. 96-3). Section R3-2-104 recodified to R3-2-1104 (Supp. 97-1).

Historical Note Adopted effective September 11, 1996 (Supp. 96-3). Section R3-2-105 recodified to R3-2-1105 (Supp. 97-1).

Historical Note Adopted effective September 11, 1996 (Supp. 96-3). Section R3-2-106 recodified to R3-2-1106 (Supp. 97-1).

Historical Note Adopted effective September 11, 1996 (Supp. 96-3). Section R3-2-107 recodified to R3-2-1107 (Supp. 97-1).

Historical Note Adopted effective September 11, 1996 (Supp. 96-3). Section R3-2-108 recodified to R3-2-1108 (Supp. 97-1).

Historical Note Adopted effective September 11, 1996 (Supp. 96-3). Section R3-2-109 recodified to R3-2-1109 (Supp. 97-1). Table 1. Time-frames (Calendar Days) License Authority Administrative Completeness Review Response to Completion Request Substantive Completeness Review Respo…

For the purpose of this Article, unless the context otherwise requires, the terms in this Section shall have the following meaning: “Acceptable” means suitable for the purpose intended. “Administrator” means the supervisor as defined in A.R.S. § 3-701. “Ambient temperature” means…

A. Administration. The Administrator shall perform such duties as the Associate Director may require in the enforcement or administration of the provisions of this Article. The Administrator is authorized to waive for limited periods any particular provisions of this Article to p…

Equipment and facilities to be furnished by the recipient for use of graders in performing service on a resident basis shall include, but not be limited to, the following: A. An accurate metal stem thermometer. B. An accurate means to determine pH level of wash water. C. Test kit…

Grading operating schedules for services performed pursuant to this Article shall be requested in writing and be approved by the Administrator. Normal operating schedules for a full week consist of a continuous eight-hour period per day (excluding not to exceed one hour for lunch…

A. An application for AZDA grading service may be made by egg producer or a producer dealer with operations located in Arizona. B. Form of application. Each application for grading or sampling a specified lot of any product shall include such information as may be required by the…

A. Proof that an authorized controlling person is applying for any grading service may be required at the discretion of the Administrator. Such proof may include, but is not limited to: 1. Documentation, as specified under A.R.S. § 41-1080(A), of the applicant’s lawful presence i…

AZDA grading service shall be performed, insofar as practicable and subject to the availability of qualified graders, on a first-come, first-served basis, except that precedence may be given to an application for an appeal grading. Historical Note Section R3-2-1107 recodified fro…

A. Scheduled continuous grading service on a resident basis and continuous grading service on a nonresident basis. Service on a resident basis has a scheduled tour of duty, while service on a nonresident basis has a nonscheduled tour of duty, but is of a reoccurring nature. Both …

A. Provision of grading services is a privilege and not a right. Any plant approval of grading services given pursuant to this Article may be suspended by the Administrator for: 1. Failure to maintain grading facilities and equipment in a satisfactory state of repair, sanitation,…

A. Authority to use official AZDA grademarks. Authority to use an AZDA grademark on products is granted only to recipients who utilize the services of a grader or quality assurance inspector in accordance with this Article. Packaging materials bearing official identification mark…

A. Form of official identification symbol and grademark. The logo set forth in Illustration 1 shall be the official identification symbol for purposes of this Article and when used, imitated, or simulated in any manner in connection with eggs, shall be prima facia evidence that t…

A grader may use retention tags or other devices and methods as approved by the Administrator for the identification and control of eggs which are not in compliance with this Article or are held for further examination, and for any equipment, utensils, rooms or compartments which…

Quality assurance inspector required. The official grademark identification of any product as provided in this Article shall be done only under the supervision of a grader or quality assurance inspector. The grader or quality assurance inspector shall have supervision over the us…

A. Eggs to be identified with the AZDA grademarks illustrated in R3-2-1111 must be individually graded by a grader. B. In order to be officially identified with an AZDA consumer grademark, eggs shall: 1. Be of current production; 2. Be produced and processed within the borders of…

A. Fees and charges for any grading service shall be paid by the recipient by check, draft, or money order payable to the “Arizona Department of Agriculture Egg Program.” AZDA may require that fees and charges shall be paid in advance, and shall include travel, per diem, or other…

A. Scheduled continuous grading service. The following rates apply to continuous grading service on a resident basis and continuous grading service on a nonresident basis per grader: 1. Regular rate: $38.00/hour 2. Overtime rate: $57.00/hour 3. Holiday rate: $58.00/hour B. Plant …

Grading services under this Article shall be unilaterally terminated by the recipient of such service when: A. Service is not installed within six months from the date the application is filed due to inaction by the applicant or recipient on Department requirements. B. Service re…

A. The Department and the recipient of service may mutually agree to termination of the service, under the following terms: B. Previously paid fees will not be returned to the service recipient. C. Pending charges will be paid in full for completed work of the Department. D. A pe…

A. Appeal grading. An appeal grading may be requested by any recipient or authorized designee or other interested party (“appellant”) who is dissatisfied with the determination by a grader of the class, quality, quantity, or condition of any product as evidenced by the AZDA grade…

A. Forms. AZDA grading certificates and sampling report forms (including appeal grading certificates and regrading certificates) shall be issued on forms approved by the Administrator. B. Issuance. 1. Resident grading basis. Certificates will be issued only upon request therefor …

A. For grading services that are provided on a resident or temporary basis, QAD 700 Shell Egg Graders Handbook Section 02 through Section 08, revised as of August 30, 2016. This material is incorporated by reference, does not include any later amendments or editions of the incorp…

A. No person known to be affected by a communicable or infectious disease shall be permitted to come in contact with the product. B. Plant personnel coming into contact with the product shall wear clean clothing. Historical Note Section made by final exempt rulemaking at 26 A.A.R…

A. Use of the wording “Produced From” in conjunction with the AZDA grademark, is limited to products derived from AZDA Grade AA or Grade A eggs for which there are no U.S. grade standards (for example, pasteurized eggs or hard-cooked eggs). The following guidelines are to be used…

A. Applicants may request for additional specifications to be certified that exceed the standards of this Chapter. The requested specifications must be submitted in writing to the administrator for approval. The approving official will review the information for approval or advis…

1. “Agreement” shall refer to a contract signed by the responsible person and the State Veterinarian whereby the responsible person has met all requirements set forth in Section R3-2-1202. The agreement remains in effect until the expiration of the DEA registration or a change in…

A. Euthanasia of animals shall be done in compliance with the provisions of this Article and in accordance with procedures established under A.R.S. § 11-1021 by the local governing body. B. Any shelter that does not employ a licensed supervisory veterinarian may apply for a DEA c…

A. The following organizations offer approved euthanasia courses: The American Humane Association; The National Animal Care and Control Association; Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy. The State Veterinarian reserves the right to approve or withdraw the approval of curr…

In addition to the definitions provided in A.R.S. §§ 3-101 and 3-2001 and 9 CFR 301.2 and 9 CFR 381.1, which are incorporated by reference in R3-2-202, the following terms apply to this Article: 1. “Animal” means any steer, heifer, calf, cow, bull, sheep, goat, swine, horse, ass,…

All meat and poultry inspection, slaughtering, production, processing, labeling, storing, handling, transportation and sanitation procedures shall be conducted as prescribed in 9 CFR Chapter III, revised January 1, 2024, as amended by 88 FR 55913 (August 17, 2023), except section…

A. Any person operating a business in any of the following categories shall obtain the appropriate license from the Department. 1. Types of slaughter licenses. a. Official slaughter – the slaughtering of animals in a slaughterhouse for sale for human consumption. b. Exempt slaugh…

In addition to the requirements in A.R.S. § 3-2051, the following shall be provided when slaughtering cattle, calves, sheep, and hogs: 1. Cattle. a. A metal knocking box or concrete box with metal door to confine the animals prior to stunning; b. A separately drained, dry landing…

Historical Note Adopted effective August 19, 1983 (Supp. 83-4). Section R3-2-205 renumbered from Section R3-9-205 (Supp. 91-4). Amended effective July 13, 1995 (Supp. 95-3). Section expired under A.R.S. § 41-1056(J) at 23 A.A.R. 135, effective December 15, 2016 (Supp. 16-4).

A. A person shall not buy, sell, offer for sale, store, transport, receive, or collect any meat or meat food product except as provided in this subsection. 1. Any of the following meat or meat food products may be bought, sold, or offered for sale as animal food and may be stored…

A. The following are minimum requirements for animal food manufacturing plants: 1. Hot and cold water shall be provided with facilities for its distribution in the plant which shall conform with the minimum requirements of the state Department of Health Services. The hot water sh…

A. Diseased animals. 1. No meat from any diseased animal shall be processed, sold or stored at premises where food is sold or prepared for human consumption, unless it is decharacterized and clearly identified “Not for Human Consumption.” 2. Subsection (A)(1) does not apply to me…

Historical Note Adopted effective August 19, 1983 (Supp. 83-4). Section R3-2-301 renumbered from Section R3-9-301 (Supp. 91-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 8 A.A.R. 4043, effective November 9, 2002 (Supp. 02-3). Section repealed by final rulemaking at 26 A.A.R. 781, effective …

A swine garbage feeding permit holder or applicant for a permit to feed garbage to swine shall comply with the following requirements: 1. An approved cooker is installed, is in operating condition on the premises, and fenced off from all swine. 2. A concrete slab, trough, or othe…