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 Europe, European Union Countries, 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 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