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Animal Disease Act.

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Source


Abstract
The Act contains at the outset a definition clause relating to various terms therein employed such as, "domestic animals", "cattle", "fish", etc. Part 1 deals with safety measures in regard of sick animals. Then the Act prescribes further regulations for the prevention of animal diseases. Finally, the Act indicates the penalties in case of violation. There are also final and transitional provisions. Local authorities are responsible for the enforcement of this Act. The Act consists of 86 articles.
Date of consolidation/reprint
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 26 June 2004.
Notes
The present Act is consolidated as of 22 June 2004.
Repealed
Yes
Serial Imprint
Bundesgesetzblatt, Part I, No. 29, 25 June 2004, pp. 1260-1280.
Source language

English

Legislation status
repealed
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Tierseuchengesetz (TierSG).
Repealed by