§1807. Illegal vaccinations
1.
Brucellosis vaccine.
A person other than a licensed veterinarian may not vaccinate cattle with brucellosis vaccine. A licensed veterinarian may not vaccinate cattle with brucellosis vaccine unless:
A.
The vaccine used has been approved by the commissioner; and
[PL 2001, c. 572, §36 (NEW).]
B.
The vaccine is administered to the animal at the age recommended by the manufacturer of the vaccine or determined by the commissioner.
[PL 2001, c. 572, §36 (NEW).]
[PL 2001, c. 572, §36 (NEW).]
2.
Prohibition on certain vaccines.
The commissioner may prohibit a vaccination because the use of the vaccine being administered might cause the presumption that an actual disease or pathogen is present in the State.
[PL 2001, c. 572, §36 (NEW).]
3.
Commissioner's discretion to vaccinate.
Notwithstanding subsection 2, the commissioner may authorize any vaccination necessary to control an outbreak of a disease or to diminish the threat of an outbreak of a disease.
[PL 2001, c. 572, §36 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 42, §1 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 197, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 572, §36 (RPR).