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Ordinance on animal health (Animal Health Ordinance).

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Source


Abstract
The present Ordinance implements the Federal Animal Disease Act of 1 July 1966 and the Law on agriculture of 7 June 1998. In particular, the Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the health of animals. The text consists of 24 articles divided into 7 Parts as follows: Organs of the animal health police (I); Disease control measures (II); Compensation (III); Promotion of animal health (IV); Transport of, trade in and events with animals (V); Disposal of animal waste (VI); Final provisions (VII).
Date of consolidation/reprint
Entry into force notes
The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 January 1999.
Notes
The present Ordinance is consolidated as of 1 January 1998.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Verordnung über die Tiergesundheit (TGV).
Implements