Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 23 - Domestic Animals
Section 2380.4 - Issuance

(a) Inspection.--The department shall inspect the premises of and investigate each applicant. An inspection under this subsection may be made by the department or an agent of the department, including a licensed doctor of veterinary medicine accredited by the department.
(b) Issuance.--Subject to subsection (c)(3), the department shall issue a license if it determines, after inspection of the premises and investigation of the applicant, all of the following:
(1) The premises, including fences, buildings, equipment and sanitary conditions, comply with this subchapter and regulations of the department under this subchapter.
(2) The applicant is able to conduct a Cervidae livestock operation in compliance with this subchapter and regulations of the department under this subchapter.
(c) Provisional license.--
(1) A Cervidae livestock operation which is in operation on the effective date of this subsection but which was not, prior to the effective date of this subsection, subject to licensure shall be granted a provisional license.
(2) Within one year of the effective date of this subsection, the department shall, for each provisional licensee:
(i) perform the investigation and inspection under this section; and
(ii) either issue a license or deny the application.
(3) If the department does not comply with the time requirement under paragraph (2) for a license application by a provisional licensee, a license shall be deemed to be issued.
(June 29, 2006, P.L.206, No.51, eff. 60 days)

2006 Amendment. See the preamble to Act 51 in the appendix to this title for special provisions relating to legislative intent.
Cross References. Section 2380.4 is referred to in section 2380.5 of this title.

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