Each livestock exhibition sponsor shall: Provide the Department at least 60 days advanced written notice of the date, time, and location of any livestock exhibition, unless: The exhibition is a Maryland fair and show board funded event; or The exhibition sponsor is exempt from this requirement as determined by the Department; and Do one of the following: Report to the Department any animal from the exhibition suspected of having or showing obvious, apparent, or known signs of a contagious or infectious disease; or Exclude from the exhibition premises any animal having obvious, apparent, or known signs of a contagious or infectious disease. Exemptions under §A(1)(b) of this regulation may be granted if: The exhibition is sponsored, sanctioned, or otherwise approved by an association, coalition, or other entity which serves as an umbrella organization for multiple livestock exhibitions in a calendar year; and That organization provides adequate and timely notice of subordinate exhibitions to the Department.