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Decree relative to zones for the prevention of spreading of furunculosis (No. 735 of 1991).

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
1991
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Aquaculture Mariculture Fish disease Quarantine Animal health
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Decree entered into force on 20 November 1991.
Abstract

In order to prevent spreading of the disease furunculosis affecting fish, this Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry establishes zones which include all land and water areas within the baseline. Fish which has been reared or caught in such shall not be sold and transported, released, etc.in or to other areas without the permission of the county veterinarian of the receiving area. This health official may also attach conditions to such permission. Section 4 places restrictions on the transport of living freshwater fish. (6 sections)

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 54 of 1997 to prescribe measures in respect of fish and other aquatic animal disease.

Legislation | Norway | 1997 (2000)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Aquatic animals, Fish disease, Quarantine, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX