Law No. 17 of 2004 regulating and protecting the animal wealth. Country/Territory Yemen Document type Legislation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No. 16, 2004, 19 pp Subject Livestock, Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Animal health Fish disease Apiculture/sericulture Food quality control/food safety Meat Packaging/labelling Public health Slaughtering Basic legislation Birds Offences/penalties Pests/diseases Quarantine Royalties/fees Animal production Amphibians Aquatic animals Wild fauna Geographical area Asia, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on 22 August 2004 Abstract This Law is composed of 7 Sections divided into 61 articles. Section I gives terms and definitions. Section II defines aims and objectives of this Law which are: unification of all procedures, and regulations of all activities related to animal wealth; development of animal wealth and domestic animals; arrangement and regulating the trade and circulation of requisites and necessities for animal health and animal products; encouragement and protection of internal and external investments in animal wealth and domestic animal; protection and development of wild animals and birds; encouragement and regulating veterinary national qualified staff and cadres; quality control and inspection on animal products; encouragement and support of veterinary services; development of rural and capacity production increase of animal and animal products; and, diffusion and propagation of veterinary enlightenment. Section III deals with the following matters: protection and development of animal wealth; arrangement and regulating of animal production; encouragement of investments; protection of wild animals and birds; and, protection and development of honey bees and silkworms. Section IV provides for the following matters: animal health; veterinary medicine; fighting animal pests and diseases; and, animal quarantine. Section V pertains to slaughterhouses and meat markets. Section VI contains offences, penalties and fees. Section VII contains general provisions. Full text Arabic Website ohlyemen.org References - Legislation Implemented by Prime Minister Resolution of 2005 issuing the regulation on Law No. 17 of 2004 regulating and protecting the animal wealth. Legislation | Yemen Keyword: Animal health, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Authorization/permit, Quarantine, International trade, Apiculture/sericulture, Drugs, Animal production, Animal welfare, Birds, Game, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Keeping of live animals, Wild fauna Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Law No.5 of 2011 amending article 50 of Law No.17 of 2004 regulating and protecting the Animal Wealth. Legislation | Yemen | 2011 Keyword: Royalties/fees Source: FAO, FAOLEX