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Law No. 6.673 creating the Agency for animal and plant sanitary protection and inspection (ADEAL).

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Alagoas
Document type
Legislation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Institution Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Pests/diseases Animal health Plant protection
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Law, consisting of 21 articles and 3 Annexes, creates the Agency for animal and plant sanitary protection and inspection (ADEAL). It aims at the promotion and implementation of sanitary measures in order to avoid animal and plant diseases, through control and inspection on products of animal origin. This institution will be under the supervision of the Executive Secretary of Agriculture, Irrigation, Fisheries and Supply. Annexes specify composition, duties and competencies of the above mentioned institution.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.soleis.adv.br

References - Legislation

Amended by

Law No. 6.764 amending Law No. 6.673, Law No. 6.443, Law No. 6.608, and Law No. 6.554 on sanitary measures for plant and animal protection.

Legislation | Brazil | 2006

Keyword: Institution, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Pests/diseases, Animal health, Plant protection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX