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Council of Animal Health and Livestock Service Professionals Act, 2079 (2022).

Country/Territory
Nepal
Document type
Legislation
Date
2022
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act made to provide for the management of the Council of the Animal Health and Livestock Service Professionals.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Animal production Data collection/reporting Education Governance Institution Monitoring Offences/penalties Policy/planning Registration Research Rural employment Special fund Standards
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act establishes the Council of Animal Health and Livestock Service Professionals (Council) to develop a good animal health and livestock service profession in Nepal. Chapter 2 establishes the council and provides for its constitution, qualification of members and meetings. It also lays down the functions, duties and powers of the Council. Chapter 3 prohibits practice in the animal health and livestock service profession without registration of name under the Act and provides for the procedure for registration. The registration of professionals shall be under Classes A, B, C or D depending on their qualification. The Act makes special provision for rural animal health workers. Chapter 4 contains provisions in respect of recognition of educational degree and certificate, standards for educational institutions, examination and assessment. Chapter 5 provides for appointment of the Registrar and other employees of the Council. Chapter 6 creates a separate fund for the Council and the sums to be deposited in the fund. Chapter 7 provides for the offences and penalties.

Full text
English
Website
lawcommission.gov.np