AHS-20-70 Payment Portal for APPLICATION LICENSE TO OPERATE A COMMERCIAL ALTERNATIVE LIVESTOCK FARM

1. Name of Applicant

A. Mailing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code

B. Phone Number

"Enter Numbers Only"Format: (000) 000-0000.

C. Mailing Parish

D. Email Address

example@example.com

E. If the property is leased, a copy of the lease must be attached.

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2. Name under which the business will operate (Farm Name)

A. Physical Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code

B. Phone Number (if different from above)

"Enter numbers only"Format: (000) 000-0000.

C. Physical Parish

3. Business structure (Corp., Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Limited Liability, Company etc.)

4. Name of person or persons in charge (e.g., owner, manager, etc.)

5. Size of the premise in acreage: if the area is greater than 50 acres please provide a topographical map of the enclosure

6. Commercial activities that the farm will engage in (breeding or harvesting)

7. Species of alternative livestock to be raised on the premises

8. Approximate number of animals to be kept on the premises

9. Describe the complete plan for the operation of the farm including:

A. Describe the property making sure to include fencing the farm, indicating the location (GPS), size, nature and extent of the fencing material and of any right of way related to the farm property.

B. How often will the pen be inspected by the owner or designee? This shall include the fence, maintenance, repair and replacement of the fence, keeping the fence and any clearance along either side of the fence clear. How will this be documented?

C. How do you plan on recapturing any escaped and farm-raised alternative livestock that may escape from or wild white-tailed deer that may enter the farm through a breach or opening in the enclosure system or fence?

D. How were all white-tailed deer removed from the farm prior to completion of the enclosure of the farm?

E. How do you plan on controlling the farm-raised alternative livestock population?

F. How do you plan on identifying all farm-raised alternative livestock? Include types, timing, and method of handling.

G. In the event that you plan to cease or are required to cease operations, what are the steps you plan to take to remove all farm-raised alternative livestock from the facility? Include notifications, removal of animals and a general timeline.

H. What types of records that will be kept pertaining to the farming operation?

I agree to operate this farm in conformity with Part 1 of Chapter 19-A of Title 3 of the Louisiana Revised Statues, Louisiana Board of Animal Health Regulations, the written farm operation plan submitted to and approved by the Department and any quarantine. I understand this license will be valid from July 1, through June 30, and must be renewed each year. I understand that any and/or all licenses or permits may be suspended, revoked, or placed on probation by the Board of Animal Health for any and/or all violations of the Louisiana Alternative Livestock laws or rules and regulations of the Board of Animal Health.

I certify that the answers I have given to all of the above questions in this application are true to the best of my knowledge and may be subject to investigation by the Board of Animal Health. Any misrepresentation may cause my application to be rejected or my license(s) revoked.

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Signature of Applicant

Date

MonthDayYear

Note: A $250.00 license fee is due with this application. A link for online payments will be provided after submission, or checks should be made payable to the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry and mailed to 5825 Florida Blvd., Suite 1003, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Please provide a copy of submission with check if mailing in payment.

Revenue Code

APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE TO OPERATE A COMMERCIAL ALTERNATIVE LIVESTOCK FARM