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Dogs Law.

Country/Territory
Nigeria
Territorial subdivision
Enugu
Document type
Legislation
Date
1991
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
A Law to regulate the licensing of dogs and to provide for the suppression of rabies and for related matters.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Dangerous animal/harmful animal Pests/diseases Inspection Public health Quarantine
Geographical area
Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

This Law regulates the licensing of dogs and the suppression of the spread of rabies within the State. By the provisions of this Law, a person deemed to keep a dog is obliged to obtain a license from the authority for the given area. In the control of rabies and other diseases, the Law places certain duties on the owners and the authority, with advisory services to be rendered by medical and veterinary officers. The Law also contains steep penal provisions.

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