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Law No. 03/NA on Livestock Production and Veterinary Matters.

Country/Territory
Lao, People's Dem. Rep.
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Basic legislation Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Hygiene/sanitary procedures Animal health Animal production Offences/penalties Pests/diseases Early warning system
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law shall enter into force 180 days after the date of signature of the President of Lao PDR on its promulgation.
Abstract

This Law on Livestock Production and Veterinary Matters defines the principles, rules and regulations related to the organization, management and inspection of livestock production and veterinary activities in order to boost, promote and develop the nation's potential in animal production and related livestock resources. Its objectives are: to help to guarantee food security and ensure standards to safeguard consumers; to create the conditions necessary for the growth and development of the animal product processing industry; to participate and contribute to strong social and economic development (i.e. National Development); to help to create a better quality of life for the people of Lao PDR; and to ensure sustainable environmental protection. The Law is divided as follows: General provisions (I); Livestock Production (II); Animal Veterinary Matters (III); Rights, Duties and Obligations of Entrepreneurs and Consumers (IV); Final Prohibitions (V); Conflict Resolution (VI); Livestock Production and Veterinary Management and Inspections (VII); National Animal Vaccination Day, Uniform, Logo and Stamp of Service (VIII); Rewards and Penalties (IX) and Final Provisions (X).

Full text
English/Lao
Website
www.laotradeportal.gov.la

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Law on Animal Husbandry and Veterinary (Revised) No. 08 / NA.

Legislation | Lao, People's Dem. Rep. | 2016

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food security, Public health, Agricultural development, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal production, Animal welfare, Basic legislation, Ranching/captive breeding, Cattle, Early warning system, Education, Genetic resources, Grazing, Herd book, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, International relations/cooperation, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Pests/diseases, Poultry, Quarantine, Research, Risk assessment/management, Sheep/goats, Slaughtering, Special fund, Sustainable development, Transport/storage, Vaccination, Drugs, Hazardous substances, Aquatic animals, Resource/damage valuation, Wild fauna, Wildlife products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX