§ 74.1 General prohibition.
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Geochelone pardalisGeochelone sulcataKinixys bellianaThe interstate movement of leopard tortoise (), African spurred tortoise (), and Bell's hingeback tortoise () is prohibited except when tortoises are accompanied by either a health certificate or a certificate of veterinary inspection. The health certificate or certificate of veterinary inspection must be signed by an accredited veterinarian within 30 days prior to the interstate movement and must state that the tortoises have been examined by that veterinarian and found free of ticks.
[66 FR 37128, July 17, 2001]
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