(1) Imported game farm animals shall be placed under quarantine until:

(a) all disease testing requirements are met; and

(b) the animals are tagged and marked as required by 87-4-414 , MCA.

(2) Any animals placed in quarantine shall be immediately presented by the licensee to the department for testing and/or inspection upon request. Failure to present animals may be interpreted as the negligent or willful misconduct of the game farm operation and also a threat to the public safety.

(3) The state veterinarian under the authority of 81-2-103 , MCA and rules promulgated under ARM Title 32, chapter 3 shall outline the establishment and release of quarantine for all quarantinable diseases. This shall include but is not limited to the following:

(a) the required testing for exposed and infected game farm animals placed under quarantine and any testing required for other animals on the game farm and adjacent properties;

(b) specific confinement requirements and restrictions for the animals placed under quarantine, (this may include construction of additional fences, restrictions or requirements on unquarantined animals regarding sale and transport) ;

(c) movement of animals from the herd identified under terms of the quarantine;

(d) disposal of animals wastes and carcasses on the game farm property; and

(e) any other measures deemed necessary for the elimination of disease on the game farm.

(4) The disposal of tuberculosis infected game farm animals as determined by physical examination or tuberculin test must meet all requirements of ARM Title 32, chapter 3 and 6 and orders by the state veterinarian.