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Regulation No. 887 on prevention, control and eradication salmon parasite Gyrodactylus salaris in aquatic animals in Storfjord, Kaafjord, Maalselv and Balsfjord municipalities, Troms.

Country
Norway
Type of law
Regulation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Abstract
The purpose of this Regulation is to prevent, contain and eradicate the salmon parasite Gyrodactylus salaris disease in aquatic animals. The regulations establish a control area consisting of a surveillance zone of rivers and their catchment Storfjord, Kaafjorddalen Maalselv and Balsfjord municipalities, Troms county. The zone includes anadromous stretch of the following rivers in the area: Skibotn river, Kitdalselva, Signaldalselva and Balsfjord River.
The Regulation consists of VII Chapters: Purpose, scope and definitions (I); Measures applicable in control zone (II); Measures applicable throughout the control area (III); Measures regarding the surveillance zone (IV); Measures by chemical treatment (V); Repealing the control zone (VI); Other provisions (VII).
Appendix - Map of control range for Gyrodactylus salaris in Storfjord, Kaafjorddalen Maalselv and Balsfjord municipalities, county of Troms.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/html/nor131259.htm
Web site
http://www.lovdata.no
Date of text
Entry into force notes
Immediate entry into force. The Regulation is repealed when the Food Directorate has made decisions regarding a clean bill of the control area.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Forskrift om kontrollomr de for aa forebygge, begrense og utrydde lakseparasitten Gyrodactylus salaris hos akvatiske dyr, Storfjord, Kaafjord, Maalselv og Balsfjord kommuner, Troms-
Implements
Act No. 124 of 2003 relative to food production and food safety (Food Act).
Decree No. 819 of 2008 on the placing on the market of aquaculture animals and aquaculture products and prevention, limitation and eradication of disease in aquatic organisms.