Sec. 15.11.14.05. Sponsor Requirements  


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  • A. Each livestock exhibition sponsor shall:

    (1) Provide the Department at least 60 days advanced written notice of the date, time, and location of any livestock exhibition, unless:

    (a) The exhibition is a Maryland fair and show board funded event; or

    (b) The exhibition sponsor is exempt from this requirement as determined by the Department; and

    (2) Do one of the following:

    (a) Report to the Department any animal from the exhibition suspected of having or showing obvious, apparent, or known signs of a contagious or infectious disease; or

    (b) Exclude from the exhibition premises any animal having obvious, apparent, or known signs of a contagious or infectious disease.

    B. Exemptions under §A(1)(b) of this regulation may be granted if:

    (1) The exhibition is sponsored, sanctioned, or otherwise approved by an association, coalition, or other entity which serves as an umbrella organization for multiple livestock exhibitions in a calendar year; and

    (2) That organization provides adequate and timely notice of subordinate exhibitions to the Department.