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Improvement of Animals Law, 2001 (N. 86(I)/2001).

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Source


Abstract
The present law applies to animals of the cattle, swine, equine, goat and ovine species as well as to other animals belonging to a superior breed and to their genetic material (ova, embryos, semen) for aims of reproduction. It also provides for matters connected therewith such as setting the criteria for approval of stock breeders’ societies, the criteria for registration in herd books, also the criteria for methods of reproduction of this animals, zootechnical certificates that are required for disposal into the market.
Long title of text
A Law to provide for the breeding, identification and utilisation of genetically superior animals in order to improve the reproduction of livestock.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Law shall enter into force after a Cabinet's Decision wich shall be published on the Official Gazette.
Notes
By the entry into force of this Law, the Animal Genetic Improvement Law of 1991 shall be abrogated.
Repealed
Yes
Serial Imprint
Efimerida tis Kyverniseos No. 3496, Supplement I, Part II, 4 May 2001, pp. 525-537.
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Ο περί Βελτίωσης των Ζώων Νόμος του 2001.