---
kind: "section"
citation: "9 C.F.R. § 81.5"
title: "9"
number: "81.5"
heading: "Movement of deer, elk, or moose through a State to another State."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/9/81.5"
---

# §81.5. Movement of deer, elk, or moose through a State to another State.


Farmed or captive deer, elk, or moose may be moved through a State or locality whose laws or regulations on the movement of those animals are more restrictive than this part to another State under the following conditions:

- (a) The farmed or captive deer, elk, or moose must be eligible to move interstate under [§ 81.3](/cfr/9/81.3.md).
- (b) The farmed or captive deer, elk, or moose must meet the entry requirements of the destination State listed on the certificate or permit accompanying the animal.
- (c) Except in emergencies, the farmed or captive deer, elk, or moose must not be unloaded until their arrival at their destination.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 7 U.S.C. 8301-8317; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and 371.4.

### Source

Source: 77 FR 35569, June 13, 2012, unless otherwise noted.