Legislative Decree No. 5 of 1982 Regulating Veterinary Quarantine.

This Legislative Decree aims at protecting animals against diseases by regulating veterinary quarantine. The present Decree is composed of 19 articles. Article 1 deals with terms and definitions. Articles 2 and 3 specify the competencies and duties of the Veterinary Authority. Article 4 prohibits the entry of animals and animal products in Bahrain unless through the authorized crossing points. Article 5 specifies the documents and certificates to be provided with animal consignments. Article 7 specifies the measures to be taken for equines. Article 8 defines the measures to be taken for animals and animal products coming from infected countries. Articles 10 and 11 refer to the compensation for destroyed infected animals. Article 12 imposes a previous authorization for the importation of vaccinations. Articles 13-15 refer to the measures to be taken in case of the appearance of a disease on board of transportation means. Article 16 defines the measures to be taken in case of animals in transit.