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Law No. 1 of 1985 on animal health.

Country/Territory
Qatar
Document type
Legislation
Date
1985
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases Quarantine Drugs Vaccination International trade Authorization/permit Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force 30 days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Law consists of 4 Chapters divided into 18 articles. Chapter 1 gives definitions and terms. Chapter 2 deals with fighting animal pests and diseases, vaccination of animals, isolation of affected animals, and recompense individuals for information regarding affected animals. Chapter 3 contains provisions on animal quarantine, access points, prohibition to import biological preparations, medicines and seminal unless a previous authorization is obtained. Chapter 4 contains offences and penalties.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.mmaa.gov.qa

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Resolution No. 13 of 1992 issuing the Implementing Regulation of Law No. 1 of 1985 on animal health.

Legislation | Qatar | 1992

Keyword: Animal health, Authorization/permit, Drugs, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, Offences/penalties, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Transport/storage, Vaccination, Pastoralism

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Law No. 14 of 2003 on Veterinary Quarantine (Veterinary Quarantine Act of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf).

Legislation | Qatar | 2003

Keyword: Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal production, Certification, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX