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Declaration of infectious disease (SARS).

Country/Territory
Gibraltar (UK)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Quarantine Data collection/reporting Pests/diseases Public health
Geographical area
Europe, Mediterranean, North Atlantic, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Declaration entered into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

As granted by the provisions of the Section 3 (Part I) of the Gibraltar Quarantine Act (1935/07) which stipulates that the Government may by notice in the Gazette declare any particular disease which he deems to be of an infectious or contagious nature or which he considers is liable to become epidemic to be an infectious disease within the meaning of the Quarantine Act, this Declaration proclaims that Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (also denominated as SARS) is an infectious disease within the meaning of the Quarantine Act and within the meaning of the Quarantine (Air Traffic) Rules and the Quarantine (Sea and Land Traffic) Rules.

Full text
English
Website
www.gibraltarlaws.gov.gi

References - Legislation

Implements

Quarantine Act.

Legislation | Gibraltar (UK) | 1935 (2007)

Keyword: Quarantine, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Procedural matters, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Offences/penalties, Inspection, International trade, Monitoring, Authorization/permit, Public health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX