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Regulation No. 139 on the commercial transport of animals.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
The Regulation sets rules on the promotion of animal welfare during transportation. It applies to poultry, cattle, equine, rodents, aquatic and domestic animals. Inland transportation of animals for slaughtering must be maximum 8 hours. Approval and certification of transported animals shall follow in order to comply with the Regulation guidance and in adherence to EU directives.
Section 1 - Planning.
Section 2 - Origin.
Section 3 - Destination.
Section 4 - Declaration for carrier.
Section 5 - Template on errors.
Chapter I - Carrier's approval in pursuant article 10, section 1.
Chapter II - Carrier's approval pursuant to article 11, section 1.
Chapter III - Approval Certificate for drivers and operators pursuant to article 17, section 2.
Chapter IV - Approval Certificate of road transport for long journeys pusuant to article 18, section 2.
Annex IV - Guidelines.
Annex V - International agreements.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
Immediate entry into force.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
FOR 2012-02-08 nr 139: Forskrift om næringsmessig transport av dyr.