Under section 189 of the Health of Animals Regulations, with the exception of animals imported for immediate slaughter, every person who imports sheep shall report to the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA) the number of the approved tag and enough information about the origin of the animal to allow the origin to be traced. This information shall be reported to the CCIA within seven days after the importation of sheep.
Failure to meet this requirement is subject to a fine under the Agriculture and Agri-Food Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations.