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Bees Disease Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Germany
Document type
Regulation
Date
1972 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Pests/diseases Animal health Apiculture/sericulture Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Offences/penalties Animal production
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Ordinance enters into force on 30 January 1995.
Abstract

The Ordinance contains at the outset a definition clause relating to various terms therein employed. Then it treats issues such as protective measures to be taken against the disease. All plants producing and storing honey must be inspected by the competent authority; rooms and equipment must comply with certain hygienic requirements. Once the disease is officially ascertained, certain protective measures must be taken. Finally, the Ordinance sets out penalties in case of violation. The Ordinance consists of 17 articles divided into 7 Parts.

Full text
German
Website
www.bmj.de; www.bgbl.de

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ordinance by the Ministry of Food and Rural Space implementing the Bees Disease Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2005

Keyword: Apiculture/sericulture, Pests/diseases, Enforcement/compliance, Animal health, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX