KRS 257.180: Importation of animal disease producing agent prohibited unless approved

-- Sales restricted.

(1) No corporation, company, partnership, organization, or individual shall ship,

transport, or cause to be imported into the Commonwealth of Kentucky any li ve

unattenuated pure culture of a pathogenic bacteria, virus, or disease-producing agent

of animal origin unless a permit is secured from the United States Department of

Agriculture and the board. All biologics for immunization or treatment offered for

sale, use, or distribution in the Commonwealth shall be approved by the United

States Department of Agriculture or the board.

(2) No live or modified live viruses, vaccines, antigens, or disease-producing organisms

shall be sold to any person, firm, or corpor ation in the Commonwealth of Kentucky

unless such person, firm, or corporation shall be a licensed veterinarian, druggist,

firm, or corporation authorized under the Kentucky statutes to receive, hold, and sell

biologics.