§ 1611 Disease Microorganism Transport Rules

• •The government can make rules about moving or sharing tiny living things (like germs) that can make people or animals sick.
• •These rules are to keep everyone safe from getting sick.
• •The rules can change if the government decides they need to.

A scientist wants to send some germs to another lab for research.

The scientist must follow special rules to make sure the germs don't make anyone sick while they are being sent.