Chapter 095

2012 -- H 7137
Enacted 05/22/12

A N A C T

RELATING TO ANIMALS AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY -- PSITTACINE BIRDS

Introduced By: Representatives Petrarca, and Winfield

Date Introduced: January 17, 2012

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

SECTION 1. Sections 4-11-4 and 4-11-7 of the General Laws in Chapter 4-11 entitled

"Psittacine Birds" are hereby amended to read as follows:

4-11-4. Banding of birds imported, sold, or given. -- All psittacine birds imported,

purchased, sold, exchanged, bartered, or given away must be closed metal seamless banded with a

band identifying the breeder by whom they were bred. A microchip may be used in lieu of an

identifying band.

4-11-7. Destruction of birds exposed to psittacosis Treatment of birds exposed to

psittacosis. -- If laboratory examination shows the presence of psittacosis virus, the remaining

birds shall be killed and burned by the owner or other person in charge of those birds immediately

on notification of that finding. confirms infection with the agent that causes psittacosis, the

remaining birds shall be humanely euthanized or treated according to the most current,

“Compendium Of Measures To Control Chlamydophila Psittaci Infection Among Humans

(Psittacosis) And Pet Birds (Avian Chlamydiosis),” as reviewed by the National Association of

State Public Health Veterinarians, (NASPHV). The director, or the director’s designee, shall

oversee such treatment which shall be administered at the bird owner’s expense.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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