Epizootic Pathogens Ordinance.

Country/Territory: Germany
Document type: Regulation
Date: 1985 (2014)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Original source: Bundesgesetzblatt, Part I, No. 57, 3 December 1985, pp. 2123-2125.
Long title: Ordinance on handling epizootic pathogens.

Subject: Livestock
Keyword: Pests/diseases Animal health Authorization/permit Genetically modified organism (GMO) Genetic resources Data collection/reporting Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area: Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe

Abstract: The present Ordinance is made under the Animal Disease Act in its version of 28 March 1980. In particular, the Ordinance lays dwon provisions relating to safety measure for personnel handling epizootic pathogens. Article 2 establishes that whoever works with such pathogens is in need of a permit. The text consists of 11 articles as follows: Definition of terms (1); Permit (2); Work without permit, acquire or release (3); Refusal of permit (4); Duty to notify on behalf of permit holder (5); Activities subject to notification (6); Ban of activities, restrictions (7); Distribution of pathogens (8); Records (9); Penalties (10); Entry into force (11).
Full text: German
Website: www.bmj.de; www.bgbl.de

References - Legislation

Implements

Legislation | Germany | 1909 (2011)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fishes, Freshwater fishes, Fish disease, Offences/penalties, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Cattle

Source: FAO, FAOLEX