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Animal Contagious Diseases (Import Control) Regulations (Cap. 246).

Country/Territory
Bahamas
Document type
Regulation
Date
1966 (1984)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases International trade Quarantine Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

These Regulations, made under the Animal Contagious Diseases Act, place restrictions on, and provide rules for, the importation of animals, including birds and bees, into the Bahamas. Importation of animals requires a permit to be obtained from the Director of Agriculture in accordance with these Regulations. Arrival of animals in a port of The Bahamas shall be notified by the master of the vessel and all animals shall be subjected to inspection upon arrival. Animals that are diseased or suspected to be diseased shall be removed from The Bahamas or put into quarantine. The Regulations further provide rules for quarantine and prescribe offences.

Full text
English
Website
laws.bahamas.gov.bs

References - Legislation

Implements

Animal Contagious Diseases Act (Cap. 246).

Legislation | Bahamas | 1962 (1974)

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, International trade, Animal by-products, Quarantine, Disinfection/disinfestation, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX