Transporting animals over state lines

[Snickers]

I plan on going to Nationals in Ok and hopefully bringing some chins home. Is there a law transporting animals across state lines? Like do they need health certificates? I know when I get back into CA they always ask about fruits and vegetables.

I am just trying to plan ahead.

 

[tunes]

Nope. I've never had anyone ask anything about the chins. There are no check points anywhere along the way, except maybe if you're hauling a large cattle/horse trailer type set up.

 

[AZChins]

I've driven animals to and from CA with carriers in plain site - they never ask what's inside. They just want to know if you have bananas or something.

I think that there is a law that you have to have a health certificate on animals, but I think that they pertain to livestock and cattle. I suppose that the chins could fall under that category. It's just that chins aren't really the type of animal that are going to be dangerous to agriculture or make anyone sick. They're probably less of a danger than a family dog or cat. I wouldn't worry too much about it. It's not like you're going to be taking cattle across state lines...like Peggy said.

 

[Snickers]

Thanks for the information. I didn't think there would be a problem but doesn't hurt to ask.

 

[Riven]

If they say anything just say you took them with you and are bringing them back home with you!

 

[starleomach]

I have never had issues crossing state lines