Decree relative to the prevention, limitation of spreading and eradication of animal diseases on the island of Svalbard (No. 1238 of 1992). Country/Territory Svalbard (Norway) Document type Regulation Date 1992 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Institution Pests/diseases Animal health Geographical area Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Northern Europe Abstract The District Governor of the island of Svalbard confers powers, specified in section 3 of the Act, relative to measures against animal diseases upon the county veterinarian for Troms and Finnmark. As a consequence, this animal health official may take measures for Svalbard to prevent, limit the spreading and eradicate animal diseases in Svalbard. (2 sections) Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Act No. 4 of 1962 relative to measures for combating animal disease. Legislation | Norway | 1962 (2000) Keyword: Basic legislation, Pests/diseases, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX