Epizootic Disease Act. Country/Territory Sweden Document type Legislation Date 1980 (1999) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Inspection Pests/diseases Quarantine Geographical area Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract Section 1 defines the application sphere of the Act and gives a definition of "epizootic disease". Occurrence of the disease shall be immediately reported in accordance with section 2. Suspected cases of the disease shall be investigated by veterinarians (sect. 3). The veterinarian may declare premises suspected to be infected to be restricted area under section 4. Subsequently Upon ascertaining of infections a government agency may release an infection declaration (sect. 5), and take prescribed measures to isolate the area. Section 7 outlines powers of the State Agricultural Agency for purposes of fighting diseases. Supervisory powers are assigned to the Agency and county authorities (sect. 9). Remaining provisions concern compensation of damages, appeal against decisions and offences. (14 sections) Full text Swedish Website 62.95.69.15 References - Legislation Implemented by Epizootic Disease Decree. Legislation | Sweden | 1980 (2005) Keyword: Animal health, Inspection, Pests/diseases Source: FAO, FAOLEX