Law No. 7.386 providing for Sanitary Animal Health protection within the State. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Maranhão Document type Legislation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Hygiene/sanitary procedures Animal production Basic legislation Geographical area Americas, South America Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Law, consisting of 19 articles, provides for Sanitary Animal Health protection in the area of competence of the General Management Planning and Economic Development (GEPLAN) within the State of Maranhão. This State Law establishes protecting measures in order to protect livestock heritage and to preserve the public health. It integrates the technical and administrative activities carried out by the government and society and aims at getting the animal herd maximum productivity, reducing the Full text Portuguese Website www.normasbrasil.com.br References - Legislation Implemented by Decree No. 20.036 regulating Law No. 7.386 on Sanitary Animal Health protection within the State. Legislation | Brazil | 2003 | Repealed Keyword: Animal health, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal production, Animal welfare, Cattle, Drugs, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Offences/penalties, Slaughtering Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 30.608 regulating Law No. 7.386 on Sanitary Animal Health protection within the State. Legislation | Brazil | 2014 Keyword: Animal health, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal production, Animal welfare, Cattle, Drugs, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Offences/penalties, Slaughtering Source: FAO, FAOLEX