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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 87 articles and 1 Annex.
Date of consolidation/reprint
Notes
The present Act, in this version of 22 June 2004, is consolidated as of 22 December 2011.
Repealed
Yes
Source language

English

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Repealed by