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Exotic Diseases Animal Act 1993.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Western Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1993 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the detection, containment and eradication of certain diseases affecting livestock and other animals, and for incidental matters.
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Fish disease Animal health Food quality control/food safety Inspection Offences/penalties Public health Basic legislation Pests/diseases Disinfection/disinfestation Hygiene/sanitary procedures Institution Liability/compensation Quarantine Indigenous peoples Vaccination Management/conservation Protected area
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 4 February 1994.
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 60 sections divided into six Parts, provides for the eradication, control, prevention of the spread, and the mitigation of the effects of any exotic diseases of animals. Exotic diseases include all the diseases specified in the Act. Under the Act "animal" means any mammal (other than man), bird, insect, amphibian, fish, reptile, arthropod, crustacean, mollusc or other member of the animal kingdom, whether alive or dead, and includes (a) the egg, embryo, ova, or sperm of an animal; and (b) any animal product or other thing from which another animal could be produced.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.wa.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Exotic Diseases of Animals Regulations 2011.

Legislation | Australia | 2011

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Disinfection/disinfestation, Vaccination

Source: FAO, FAOLEX