9 CFR § 130.5 - Exemptions.

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title: "9 CFR § 130.5 - Exemptions."
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title_name: "Animals and Animal Products"
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chapter_name: "ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE"
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# 130.5 Exemptions.

(a) *Veterinary diagnostics.* APHIS will not charge user fees for veterinary diagnostic services under the following conditions:

(1) When veterinary diagnostic services are provided in connection with Federal programs to control or eradicate diseases or pests of livestock or poultry in the United States (program diseases);

(2) When veterinary diagnostic services are provided in support of zoonotic disease surveillance when the Administrator has determined that there is a significant threat to human health; and

(3) When veterinary diagnostic reagents are distributed within the United States for testing for foreign animal diseases.

(b) [Reserved]