Law No. 503 establishing the organization of the research and development institutes for zooprophylaxis.

Subject

Livestock

Keyword

Animal health Vaccination Institution

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe

Abstract

The Law establishes the legal status, composition and terms of reference of the institutes. Functions of the institutes cover inter alia: (a) research on contagious animal diseases and on measures to be taken for their eradication; (b) diagnosis of animal diseases; (c) performance of tests and taking of samples; (d) dissemination of information to the sectors concerned; (e) vocational training of personnel. The institutes may be authorized by the Ministry of Health to the manufacturing of vaccines and other products necessary for combating or preventing the spreading of a disease, and to the preparation and distribution of drugs for the purpose of implementing animal health and sanitation plans. Final provisions concern the financial management of the institutes. The Decree is completed by one Table listing the names, location and territorial districts in which the institutes shall exercise their functions.

Full text

Italian

References - Legislation

Amended by

Law No. 101 amending Law No. 503 of 23 June 1970, on the organization of the research and development institutes for zooprophylaxis.

Legislation | Italy | 1974

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Vaccination, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Legislative Decree No. 270 concerning the reorganization of the research and development institutes for zooprophylaxis, in compliance with article 1, paragraph 1, letter h) of Act No. 421 of 23 October 1992.

Legislation | Italy | 1993

Keyword: Animal health, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX