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Importation of Animals Act (Cap. 44.20).

Country/Territory
Tuvalu
Document type
Legislation
Date
1919 (2008)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to regulate the importation of animals and for matters incidental thereto.
Subject
Livestock, Fisheries
Keyword
International trade Fish disease Animal health Pests/diseases Authorization/permit Inspection
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the control on the importation of animals including fish. It grants powers to the Minister to regulate the importation of animals and animal products and the slaughter of imported animals in a defined port, provides for the appointment of inspectors and powers of such inspectors, grants powers to the Minister to prohibit importation of animals from a specific country and makes special provision with respect to the importation of dogs. Inspectors shall have the power to detain vessels entering ports of Tuvalu.

Full text
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Website
www.tuvalu-legislation.tv

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Importation of Animals Regulations (Cap. 44.20.1).

Legislation | Tuvalu | 1965 (2008)

Keyword: International trade, Fish disease, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Poultry, Sheep/goats, Swine, Cattle, Equine-animals, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Biosecurity Act No. 24 of 2017.

Legislation | Tuvalu | 2017

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Biosecurity, Internal trade, International trade, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Protection of environment, Public health, Risk assessment/management, Fish products, Fish disease, Freshwater fishes, Marine fishes, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Animal health, Animal production, Pests/diseases, Plant production, Plant protection, Certification, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Basic legislation, Inspection, International relations/cooperation, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Precautionary principle, Quarantine

Source: FAO, FAOLEX