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Animals (Diseases and Importation) Act (Cap. 15).

Country/Territory
Grenada
Document type
Legislation
Date
1953 (1991)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to control the importation of animals, birds, reptiles and insects, and to regulate the treatment and disposal of animals which are suffering or are suspected to be suffering from disease, and for connected matters.
Subject
Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Animal health Pests/diseases International trade Data collection/reporting Inspection Quarantine Authorization/permit Birds Equine-animals Insects Reptiles
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

The Act applies to livestock animals, pet animals, and bird, reptiles and insects, but does not apply to bees. The Minister may by Order apply, subject to such exceptions, adaptations and modifications as may be therein set out, the provisions of this Act and of any regulations made thereunder to poultry. Inspectors may be appointed under section 3. Diseases among animals shall be notified by the owner and diseased animals kept separate from other animals in accordance with section 4. Sections 5 and 6 set out public powers with respect of infected places or areas, whereas sections 8 and 9 concern disposal of infected animals. Regulation making powers of the Governor-in-Council are set out in sections 12 and 14. Importation of insects, birds or reptiles requires a license under section 13. Sections 16 and 17 concern quarantine of animals. Sections 18 and following provisions concern powers of enforcement, and prescribe penalties and offences.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Animals (Diseases and Importation) Regulations.

Legislation | Grenada | 1953

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, International trade, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Quarantine, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Anthrax Regulations.

Legislation | Grenada | 1953

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Rabies Regulations (Cap. 15) .

Legislation | Grenada | 1953 (2013)

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Swine Fever Regulations.

Legislation | Grenada | 1953

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Inspection, Swine

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Diseases of Poultry Regulations.

Legislation | Grenada | 1953

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Inspection, Poultry

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Epizootic Abortion Regulations.

Legislation | Grenada | 1953

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Cattle, Grazing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX