Law No.8 of 1998 on Animal Wealth Protection. Country/Territory Palestinian Authority Document type Legislation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Animal welfare Pests/diseases Liability/compensation Basic legislation Geographical area Asia, Western Asia Abstract This Law consisting of 31 articles divided in VI chapters aims at protecting livestock health and, consequently, the health of the population. It provides for: cooperation between Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Local Government to take health measures for animal welfare; measures and procedures for owners, veterinary directors, physicians and veterinary offices in the case of sick animals or suspected of having a disease. The Law also establishes measures for the discharge of the bodies Full text Website www.plc.gov.ps