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Decree relative to the transportation of animals (No. 201 of 1999).

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal welfare Animal health Transport/storage
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Enters into force on 15 February, 1999.
Abstract

The text consists of 40 sections, divided into 8 Chapters: Scope, application sphere and definitions (I); General provisions regarding the transportation of animals (II); Special provisions regarding the transporter, etc. (III); Requirements regarding the transport vehicles (IV); Requirements regarding the timing of transport (V); Special provisions regarding the transportation of single species (VI); Requirements regarding the stops during transportation (VII); Final provisions (VIII). The Decree applies to all living animals except aquatic organisms. It implements in Norway various EC Council Directives pursuant to the EAA Agreement. Section 9 contains rules regarding feeding of animals during transport. Section 10 prohibits the transportation of animals in certain conditions, whereas section 11 prohibits transportation using certain transportation methods. Transporters shall be registered with the State Animal Protection Agency or the county veterinarian (sect. 12). Other sections of Chapter II concern gathering and communication, responsibility for supervision, of information, and training. (Completed by 2 Schedules: room for single animals (I); Requirements regarding stops during transportation (II))

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

Act No. 73 of 1974 relative to animal protection.

Legislation | Norway | 1974 (2003)

Keyword: Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Animal welfare, Biotechnology, Authorization/permit, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX