Issuance of import permits for animals listed under § 4-18-3 may be made by the department upon:

(1)  Submission of written application providing the information enumerated under § 4-18-4 not less than seven (7) days preceding the probable date of shipment;

(2)  Completion of an inspection indicating that the quarantine facility or premises designated in the application are adequate;

(3)  Payment of the necessary permit fees required under § 4-18-8;

(4)  Determination by the department that the public health and safety is not endangered; and

(5)  Approval of the probable point of first arrival into this state.