Illinois Administrative Code

Section 25.115 Guard and Sentry Dogs Guard and sentry dog services shall comply with all provisions of the Illinois Humane Care for Animals Act [510 ILCS 70] and the Illinois Animal Control Act [510 ILCS 5] relating to the care the animals receive when stationed at a point away f…

Section 25.120 Boarding and Training Persons licensed as kennel operators shall comply with the following rules, in addition to 8 Ill. Adm. Code 25.10 through 25.110: a) Records shall be maintained for a period of 12 months after the boarding or training is completed. The record …

Section 25.130 Animal Control Facilities and Animal Shelters Persons licensed to operate animal control facilities and animal shelters shall comply with the Illinois Humane Euthanasia in Animal Shelters Act [510 ILCS 72], the Humane Care for Animals Act [510 ILCS 70], and the fol…

Section 25.140 Foster Homes The licensed animal shelter shall be responsible for submission of the application and payment of the required fee prior to utilizing a designee as a foster home. The following requirements shall be complied with and will be the shelter's obligation: a…

Section 25.145 Kennel Operators a) All kennel operators shall comply with this Part, as applicable, and this Section. b) A kennel operator that maintains cats or dogs for boarding must meet one of the following: 1) Be staffed at all times cats or dogs are on the premises. A staff…

Section 25.15 Incorporations by Reference Incorporations by reference in this Part do not include any later amendments or editions beyond the date specified. (Source: Added at 12 Ill. Reg. 8265, effective May 2, 1988)

Section 25.150 Illinois Diseased Animals Act All persons licensed under this Part must also comply with the provisions of the Illinois Diseased Animals Act [510 ILCS 50] and 8 Ill. Adm. Code 85. (Source: Added at 28 Ill. Reg. 13376, effective October 1, 2004)

Section 25.20 Buildings and Premises a) All buildings and premises shall be maintained in a sanitary condition and the licensee shall: 1) Have covered, leak-proof containers available for storage of waste materials before disposal to control vermin and insects. Such containers sh…

Section 25.30 General Care of Animals a) All persons or establishments licensed under this Act shall comply with all Sections of the Humane Care for Animals Act [510 ILCS 70]. b) Sufficient clean water and fresh food shall be offered to each animal daily as prescribed in the rule…

Section 25.40 Dogs and Other Companion Animals Brought into Illinois (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 31 Ill. Reg. 6904, effective May 1, 2007)

Section 25.45 Importation of Exotic or Non-Domestic Animals; Permit (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 31 Ill. Reg. 6904, effective May 1, 2007)

Section 25.47 Animals Imported Into Illinois Licensees shall not cause animals to be imported into Illinois from another state or country, unless the animals are accompanied by a health certificate and an entry permit number that satisfy the following requirements: a) Health Cert…

Section 25.50 Shipment of Mammals and Birds a) Animals shall be transported in crates constructed of a smooth, durable material which is easily cleaned and shall: 1) Have a solid floor which may have a false bottom above it. 2) Be so constructed as prescribed in the rules for the…

Section 25.60 Health of Animals at Time of Release The following shall deem an animal unfit for sale or release: a) Obvious signs of infectious disease; or b) Obvious signs of nutritional deficiency; or c) Obvious signs of severe parasitism – extreme enough to be influencing gene…

Section 25.70 Department May Restrict The Sale of Animals The Department may restrict the sale of any animal suspected of being diseased or otherwise unfit for sale as prescribed in 8 Ill. Adm. Code 25.60. (Source: Amended at 7 Ill. Reg. 1724, effective January 28, 1983)

Section 25.80 Quarantine a) The Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture may order a quarantine as prescribed in the Illinois Diseased Animals Act [510 ILCS 50] and 8 Ill. Adm. Code 85 placed on the entire premises of the licensee, on a specific species of animals, or o…

Section 25.90 Records a) Records of sales of all animals, excluding fish, shall be maintained by the licensee for a minimum period of 12 months after date of sale or transfer of animal, and shall include the source of animal, date of sale, description and sex of animal sold, and …

Section 30.10 Definitions For the purpose of this Act and these rules, the following definitions shall apply: "Confined under the observation of a licensed veterinarian" means confined to an escape-proof building or other enclosure away from other animals and the public, and obse…

Section 30.100 Unvaccinated Impounded Dog Pursuant to "b" under Section 10 of the Act, an owner redeeming an unvaccinated impounded dog 4 months or more of age, or any person adopting such a dog as provided under Section 11 of the Act, shall cause such dog to be officially vaccin…

Section 30.110 Confinement Period for Animal Which Has Bitten a Person a) The Act provides that, when approved by the Administrator or his authorized representative, the confinement period for an animal which has bitten a person may be reduced to less than 10 days following a bit…

Section 30.120 Biting Animal Considered Officially Vaccinated; Brains of Dogs Suspected of Having Rabies and Which Have Died Shall Be Submitted for Examination a) A biting animal shall, for confinement purposes as set forth in Section 13 of the Act, be considered officially vacci…

Section 30.130 Rabid Animals; Procedures for Revaccination, Confinement or Destruction When circumstances indicate animals were bitten by a rabid animal, the following procedures shall apply: a) Immediate humane destruction is preferred. (If meat animal, slaughter is permitted wi…

Section 30.140 Dangerous Dog; Control Methods Under Section 15 of this Act: a) A dangerous dog shall mean a dog as defined in Section 15(a)(2) of the Animal Control Act [510 ILCS 5/15(a)(2)]. b) The following shall be accepted as recognized control methods for dangerous dogs: 1) …

Section 30.150 Claim for Loss of Animals or Poultry Killed or Injured by Dogs a) An owner making claim for loss of animals or poultry killed or injured by dogs shall report such loss to the Administrator within 24 hours after such loss occurs, shall have not less than 2 witnesses…

Section 30.160 County Animal Control Program; Requirements The Board shall create an Animal Control Program which shall be submitted to the Department. In the event that a Board fails to submit a Program, or if the Department rejects the Program submitted, the Department shall co…

Section 30.170 County and Municipality Sharing Registration Fees The Department shall concur in any county or municipal ordinance relating to animal control provided there exists a written agreement between the county and a municipality that states the intent of each program and …

Section 30.20 Interstate Shipment of Dogs; Health Certificate Required a) Dogs of any age brought into Illinois shall be accompanied by an official health certificate issued within 30 days of entry, showing the age, sex, breed, and description of each dog; that the dogs in shipme…

Section 30.30 Causes for Removal of Administrator or Wardens from Office Upon initial appointment, the Administrator shall be informed by the Board as to the causes which would constitute a basis for removing the Administrator, Deputy Administrator, and Animal Control Wardens fro…

Section 30.40 District Boards a) When Districts are established under this Act, the District Board shall meet in February, May, August, and November of each year. At each November session, the District Board shall elect one of their number chairman for the ensuing year. He shall …

Section 30.50 Training of Animal Control Wardens a) It shall be the duty of each county to see that Animal Control Wardens are properly trained in apprehension, handling, and care of animals. b) The words "Supervising" and "Supervisor" may be used to designate Deputy Administrato…

Section 30.60 Rabies Vaccination Tags; County Accountable for Rabies Tags a) Rabies vaccination tags for dogs shall be furnished by the county. The Administrator or other county official designated by the Board shall record the name and address of each person to whom rabies vacci…

Section 30.70 Rabies Vaccination Tag and Certificate Honored by All Counties; Interstate Shipment of Dogs Recognized as Officially Vaccinated a) A rabies vaccination tag and certificate shall be honored until expiration in and by all counties throughout the State of Illinois when…

Section 30.80 Approval of Rabies Vaccination Tags and Color Illinois rabies vaccination tags are to be of the color and shape prescribed annually by the Department and shall bear the following inscription: Rabies Vaccination; Serial No. ____; Illinois Department of Agriculture; n…

Section 30.90 Recognized Immunity Period of Animal Rabies Vaccines a) The Department will accept the recognized immunity period of animal rabies vaccines licensed by Biologics Licensing and Standards Staff of Veterinary Services, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, United…

Section 35.10 Approved Humane Investigator; Qualifications; Requirements; Suspension; Reports; Appointment Period Persons, when submitting an application for appointment as an approved humane investigator, will furnish the following information: name, address, telephone number; n…

Section 35.20 Notice of Violation; Impoundment Procedure (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 8 Ill. Reg. 5936, effective April 23, 1984)

Section 35.30 Administrative Hearings All decisions and actions of the Department are subject to the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act [5 ILCS 100] and the Department's Administrative Rules (8 Ill. Adm. Code 1) which pertain to administrative hearings, petitions, contested ca…

Section 35.5 Definitions "Act" means the Humane Care for Animals Act [510 ILCS 70]. "Approved humane investigator" or "Department investigator" means: a person employed by or approved by the Department to determine whether there has been a violation of the Humane Care for Animals…

Section 40.10 Fee to Accompany Application Not To Be Refunded The application for license to operate a livestock auction market shall be accompanied by the license fee as prescribed in Section 4 of the Act. In no case will this fee be refunded. (Source: Amended at 8 Ill. Reg. 595…

Section 40.100 Brucellosis Test a) Cattle entering the livestock auction market from brucellosis class free states or areas may be sold without testing for brucellosis. b) Cattle sold through the livestock auction market, other than those going direct to slaughter, and those that…

Section 40.110 Sale of Official Brucellosis Calfhood Vaccinates a) Brucellosis calfhood vaccinates shall be accompanied by: 1) Official vaccination certificate, OR 2) Form VS 4-26 properly completed for reestablishing vaccination status. b) If such animal has lost its ear tag, bu…

Section 40.120 Feeder Cattle Subject to Quarantine All female cattle of beef breeds over 6 and under 18 months of age from states that are not brucellosis class free under the Brucellosis Eradication Uniform Methods and Rules as approved by the United States Animal Health Associa…

Section 40.130 Backtagging All cattle over 2 years of age consigned to a livestock auction market shall comply with the Market Cattle Identification Program as follows: a) Each animal shall be backtagged with an official Illinois market cattle backtag. b) Cattle that are blood te…

Section 40.140 Yarding and Housing a) All stalls, pens, alleyways, and sale ring shall be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected following each sale. b) Windows shall be provided for light and ventilation. Light shall be sufficient to illuminate all pens and stalls. c) Roofs shall be…

Section 40.150 Display License (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 8 Ill. Reg. 5956, effective April 23, 1984)

Section 40.160 Sale Day The regular sale day shall be recorded with the Department. All special sales or changes in the regular sale day shall be reported to the Department at least 5 days prior to the change or sale. (Source: Amended at 36 Ill. Reg. 13585, effective September 1,…

Section 40.170 Swine a) In no case shall swine remain on the livestock auction market premises for more than 10 days. b) Out-of-state feeder swine shall enter Illinois accompanied by a health certificate and a permit (8 Ill. Adm. Code 105.10) and be eartagged to show state of ori…

Section 40.180 Swine Which React to Test for Brucellosis Any swine which, upon being tested for brucellosis at a livestock auction market, react to an official brucellosis test shall be placed in the quarantine pen and sold for slaughter only. The reactor shall be identified with…

Section 40.190 Sheep and Goats a) Livestock auction market veterinarians are required to check each consignment of sheep and goats at time of presentation at the sale to determine that to the best of their knowledge and belief the sheep and goats are free from infectious and comm…

Section 40.20 Release of Livestock for Interstate Shipment No livestock sold at a livestock auction market for interstate shipment shall be released until the shipment complies with the requirements of the state to which it is to be shipped.