Animals (Diseases) Ordinance (Cap. 96). Country/Territory Saint Helena (UK) Document type Legislation Date 1944 (2011) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Gazette Notice No. 63 of 1 July 2011. Long titleAn Ordinance to control contagious diseases in animals. Subject Livestock, Fisheries Keyword Aquatic animals Basic legislation Animal health Pests/diseases Inspection International trade Offences/penalties Geographical area Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Western Africa Abstract This Ordinance grants powers to the Governor in Council, for the purpose of preventing the introduction of disease into St. Helena, or the communication thereof, to make Regulations prohibiting or controlling the importation of animals or any specified kind thereof into St. Helena, and for the control, seizure, detention and disposal (including slaughter) of any animals within St. Helena. The Ordinance also provides for enforcement of measures taken or rules made under this Ordinance and defines offences. Full text English Website www.sainthelena.gov.sh References - Legislation Implemented by Animals (Diseases) Regulations (Cap. 96). Legislation | Saint Helena (UK) | 1950 (2011) Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases Source: FAO, FAOLEX