Pennsylvania Administrative Code

§ 49.55. Equipment and utensil handling and storage. (a) Adequate storage facilities shall be provided for equipment and utensils which have been cleaned and sanitized. (b) Single-use containers and covers shall be kept in original cartons until used, kept clean and dry until use…

§ 49.56. General maintenance. (a) Shellfish processing facilities shall be kept in good condition and cleaned as necessary to maintain sanitary conditions. Cleaning operations may not cause contamination of shellfish and food-contact surfaces. Supplies used in the cleaning and sa…

§ 49.6. Source. (a) A dealer in this Commonwealth may not have in his possession for processing, offer for sale or sell shellfish unless the shellfish have been obtained from interstate dealers who are listed in the United States Food and Drug Administration’s Interstate Certifie…

§ 49.61. Health. (a) A person, while infected with a disease in a communicable form that can be transmitted by foods or who is a carrier of organisms that cause such a disease, or while afflicted with a boil, an infected wound or an acute respiratory infection, may not work in a …

§ 49.62. Cleanliness. (a) Employees and other persons who handle shellfish shall wash their hands and exposed portions of their arms with soap and warm water before beginning work, and during work as often as necessary following other activities, such as smoking, eating, cleaning…

§ 49.7. Freight-forwarders. A freight-forwarder shall maintain shellfish (other than frozen shellfish) at an ambient temperature of 45° Fahrenheit while being transported. A freight-forwarder shall maintain shell fish (other than frozen shellfish) at an ambient temperature of 45°…

§ 5.1. Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: Animal—A horse, mule, bull, steer, ox, cow, heifer, calf, swine, sheep or goat. Animal market—A place approved by the Departm…

§ 5.2. Purpose. This chapter protects animals from dangerous transmissible disease. Authority The provisions of this § 5.2 amended under section 40 of the act of July 22, 1913 (P. L. 928, No. 441) (3 P. S. § 430); and section 1702 of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. § 44…

§ 5.21. Animal markets monitored by the Department. An animal market sale shall be monitored by the Department. Authority The provisions of this § 5.21 amended under section 40 of the act of July 22, 1913 (P. L. 928, No. 441) (3 P. S. § 430); and section 1702 of The Administrativ…

§ 5.23. Report of sale volume. At the close of a sale, the animal market manager shall report, on appropriate Department forms, the volume of animals sold through the market including the number of animals quarantined and other information required by the Department. Authority Th…

§ 5.3. Statutory requirement for licensing. An animal market shall be licensed in accordance with the act of June 22, 1931 (P. L. 650, No. 225) (3 P. S. § § 431—439), known as the Farm Animal Dealer or Broker License Law. Authority The provisions of this § 5.3 amended under secti…

§ 5.31. Sanitation requirement. Animal market premises, interior and exterior, shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary and orderly manner. Authority The provisions of this § 5.31 amended under section 40 of the act of July 22, 1913 (P. L. 928, No. 441) (3 P. S. § 430); and secti…

§ 5.32. Cleaning and disinfecting. (a) Areas of the market premises used for loading, unloading and housing animals which will be returned to farms shall be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected with a pressure power sprayer after each sale. (b) Areas housing animals for slaughter t…

§ 5.34. Vehicular sanitation. It is the responsibility of the owner and operator of a truck or other conveyance hauling animals to insure that conveyances are clean and sanitary. Authority The provisions of this § 5.34 amended under section 40 of the act of July 22, 1913 (P. L. 9…

§ 5.35. Dead animals. Dead animals shall be removed from animal markets within 48 hours of death for rendering, burial or incineration. Authority The provisions of this § 5.35 amended under section 40 of the act of July 22, 1913 (P. L. 928, No. 441) (3 P. S. § 430), and section 1…

§ 5.36. Pen floors. The floors of all pens shall be finished with cement or an equally waterproof material.

§ 5.4. Licensing of animal market representatives. Representatives of an animal market whose duties include buying animals, soliciting business or working to increase the business of an animal market shall procure an agent’s license in accordance with the act of June 22, 1931 (P.…

§ 5.41. Cattle entering this Commonwealth. Cattle brought into this Commonwealth shall enter in compliance with Chapter 3 (relating to health requirements for importation and intrastate transportation of animals). Authority The provisions of this § 5.41 amended under section 40 o…

§ 5.42. Animal markets approved to sell breeding animals. Animal markets approved to sell breeding animals shall maintain a stable separate from the facilities, other than the sale ring, used in the sale of other livestock. When the stable is not in use, it shall be closed to oth…

§ 5.43. Health certificate. Cattle sold at livestock auctions shall meet the health certification requirements for transportation established by Chapter 3 (relating to health requirements for importation and intrastate transportation of animals) and 9 CFR Chapter 1 Subchapter C (…

§ 5.44. Vehicular sanitation. Breeding animals sold at animal markets shall be transported in cleaned and disinfected trucks and shall be maintained in transit so that their health status will be retained. Authority The provisions of this § 5.44 amended under section 40 of the ac…

§ 5.45. Checking of health certificates. Checking of health certificates of animals presented at the animal market is the responsibility of the management of the market and Department personnel. Authority The provisions of this § 5.45 amended under section 40 of the act of July 2…

§ 5.46. Quarantine of sick or diseased animals. (a) Animals showing evidence of being sick or diseased shall be subject to quarantine restrictions, and shall be moved only on written permit issued by the Department for slaughter or proper disposal under Department or USDA-APHIS s…

§ 5.47. Slaughter animals. (a) Cattle consigned to an animal market for slaughter may not be sold for another purpose and shall be slaughtered within 10 days. (b) Cattle sold for slaughter through an animal market shall be identified by markings as specified under the USDA-APHIS …

§ 5.48. False marking. (a) A person may not knowingly and falsely place, attach or use on cattle, or cause to be placed, attached or used on cattle a tag, emblem or marking that misrepresents or conceals the health of the cattle with intent to interfere or deceive in the examinin…

§ 5.49. Feeder cattle. Feeder cattle shall be identified by a sales tag. A record identifying the cosignor shall be maintained by the animal market management for at least 2 years for disease traceback purposes. Authority The provisions of this § 5.49 amended under section 40 of …

§ 5.5. Posting of license. The license for each animal market shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises. Authority The provisions of this § 5.5 amended under section 40 of the act of July 22, 1913 (P. L. 928, No. 441) (3 P. S. § 430); and section 1702 of The Administ…

§ 5.51. Entry of equidae into this Commonwealth. Horses, mules, asses and other equidae brought into this Commonwealth for other than slaughter purposes shall enter in compliance with § § 3.101—3.103 and 3.105. Authority The provisions of this § 5.51 amended under section 40 of t…

§ 5.52. Entry or sale of equidae with transmissible diseases. Horses, mules, asses and other equidae that are afflicted with or have been exposed to a dangerous transmissible disease may not enter or be sold at an animal market. Authority The provisions of this § 5.52 amended und…

§ 5.6. Management, ownership and sale date changes. Changes in the date of sale, ownership or management of an animal market shall be reported promptly to the Department. Authority The provisions of this § 5.6 amended under section 40 of the act of July 22, 1913 (P. L. 928, No. 4…

§ 5.61. Swine consigned. Swine consigned to animal markets shall comply with § § 3.3—3.6, 3.131—3.134, 3.138a, 3.139, 3.172—3.178, 3.180, 7.61 and Chapter 10. Authority The provisions of this § 5.61 amended under section 40 of the act of July 22, 1913 (P. L. 928, No. 441) (3 P. S…

§ 5.62. Recordkeeping. Owners and operators of animal markets and livestock dealers shall maintain for 2 years accurate records of swine transactions. The records may be examined during normal business hours by the Department. Records of sales shall include identification, type a…

§ 5.63. Swine not in compliance. Swine brought to animal markets not in compliance with Chapter 3, Subchapters G and K (relating to importation of swine; and intrastate transportation of swine) shall be immediately returned to the consignor or quarantined until approval for furth…

§ 5.64a. Animal markets approved to sell breeding or feeder swine. Animal markets approved to sell breeding or feeder swine shall maintain a facility for the exclusive housing of breeding or feeder swine that is separate from other animal facilities, except the sale ring, used in…

§ 5.65. Infected swine—animal market. Swine that are infected or show clinical evidence of a contagious, infectious or communicable disease may not be allowed to enter or be sold at an animal market except that swine infected with or exposed to pseudorabies may be sold at pseudor…

§ 5.66. Garbage-fed swine. Swine that have been fed garbage are not allowed to enter or be sold at a livestock auction unless they come directly from a farm which is licensed by the Department to engage in the business of garbage feeding. The license number shall be furnished by …

§ 5.66a. Vehicular sanitation. Breeding or feeder swine sold at animal markets shall be transported in cleaned and disinfected conveyances and shall be so maintained in transit that the swine’s health status will be retained. Authority The provisions of this § 5.66a issued under …

§ 5.67a. Checking of health certificate. (a) The animal market management is responsible for ensuring that breeding swine and feeder swine are accompanied by health certificates. (b) Swine not accompanied by a health certificate shall only be sold for slaughter or returned to the…

§ 5.68a. Pseudorabies restricted animal market. (a) Swine entering a pseudorabies restricted animal market shall be quarantined and may only be purchased by the owner of a recognized slaughter establishment or an owner of a pseudorabies quarantined feedlot premises and shall be m…

§ 5.69. Swine for slaughter. Swine consigned for slaughter shall be sold only as swine for slaughter. Authority The provisions of this § 5.69 amended under section 40 of the act of July 22, 1913 (P. L. 928, No. 441) (3 P. S. § 430); and section 1702 of The Administrative Code of …

§ 5.7. Records. The manager of each animal market shall: (1) Keep on file for 2 years records covering name and address of consignor and purchaser, date of transaction, species, sex, breed, back tag number and sales tag number of every sale. (2) Verify that each poultry consignor…

§ 5.71. Entry of animals into this Commonwealth. Sheep and goats brought into this Commonwealth shall enter in compliance with Chapter 3, Subchapter F (relating to importation of sheep).

§ 5.72. Dipping requirement. Sheep and goats brought to an animal market to be sold for purposes other than slaughter shall, when required by USDA-APHIS or the Department, be dipped in a manner approved by the USDA-APHIS before being removed from the animal market. If dipping fac…

§ 5.73. Quarantine. Sheep and goats showing evidence of being sick or diseased shall be subject to quarantine restrictions. They shall be moved only on written permits issued by the Department for slaughter or disposal. Authority The provisions of this § 5.73 amended under sectio…

§ 5.8. Pelts or hides. Buying, selling or storing hides and pelts is not permitted at an animal market. Authority The provisions of this § 5.8 amended under section 40 of the act of July 22, 1913 (P. L. 928, No. 441) (3 P. S. § 430); and section 1702 of The Administrative Code of…

§ 5.81. Entry of poultry into this Commonwealth. Poultry brought into this Commonwealth for other than slaughter purposes shall enter in compliance with § § 3.111—3.114, 3.116 and 3.117. Source The provisions of this § 5.81 adopted August 6, 1976, effective August 7, 1976, 6 Pa.B…

§ 5.82. Intrastate transportation of poultry. Intrastate transportation of all poultry and their hatching eggs, except those for immediate slaughter, shall be in compliance with § § 3.191—3.194 and 3.196. Source The provisions of this § 5.82 adopted August 6, 1976, effective Augu…