Sec 13-2912. Unlawful introduction of disease or parasite; classification  


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  • A. It is unlawful for a person to knowingly introduce into this state a disease or parasite of animals or poultry that constitutes a threat to:

    1. Livestock or poultry industry in this state.

    2. Human health.

    3. Human life.

    B. This section does not apply to research conducted by government or educational institutions.

    C. A violation of subsection A:

    1. Paragraph 1 is a class 5 felony.

    2. Paragraph 2 is a class 4 felony.

    3. Paragraph 3 is a class 2 felony.