Animals (Diseases and Importation) Act.
Country
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Abstract
The Act provides for the control of diseases affecting animals in Barbados by prescribing measures regarding, among other things, notification of diseases, segregation of suspected animals, marking of infected places, declaration of infected places, slaughter of suspected animals, etc., and the importation of birds and other animals. The Senior Veterinary Officer may grant licences to import animals under section 15. The Minister may appoint quarantine depots under section 16. Imported animals shall be quarantined in accordance with section 17.
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Long title of text
An Act to control the importation of animals, birds, reptiles and insects and to regulate the treatment and disposal of animals which are suffering or are suspect to be suffering from any disease and for other matters related thereto or connected therewith.
Notes
Consolidated version of Act No. 38 of 1949 as amended last by Act No. 8 of 1995 and authorized by L.R.O. 1997.
Repealed
Yes
Serial Imprint
Laws of Barbados, pp. 1-13.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
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