§ 54.12 - State Scrapie Certification Boards.

An Area Veterinarian in Charge, after consulting with a State representative and industry representatives, may appoint a State Scrapie Certification Board for the purpose of coordinating activities for the Voluntary Scrapie Flock Certification Program, including making decisions to admit flocks to the Voluntary Scrapie Flock Certification Program and to change flock status in accordance with the “Uniform Methods and Rules—Voluntary Scrapie Flock Certification.” No more than one State Scrapie Certification Board may be formed in each State. Each State Scrapie Certification Board shall include as members the Area Veterinarian in Charge, one or more State representatives, one or more accredited veterinarians, and one or more owners of flocks, and at the discretion of the Area Veterinarian in Charge may include other members.