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Kiel Canal - Animal Disease Protection Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Germany
Document type
Regulation
Date
1973 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Ordinance on the transportation of animals, parts, products and raw materials of animals as well as other objects, being potentially contagious through the Kiel Canal.North-Baltick Sea Canal.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Pests/diseases Animal health Cattle Transport/storage Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Ordinance enacts the Animal Disease Act in its version of 27 February 1969 (BGBl. I p. 158). The Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the transport of animals, parts thereof, animal products and raw materials through the Kiel Canals. In particular, article 2 of the Ordinance establishes that when going through the Kiel Canal, no animal may leave the vehicle. Moreover, the Captain of the vessel shall notify the competent authorities at least six hours before passing the Kiel Canal. The text consists of 6 articles.

Full text
German
Website
www.bmj.de; www.bgbl.de

References - Legislation

Implements

Animal Disease Act.

Legislation | Germany | 1909 (2011)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX