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Law on professional trade in livestock.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Zürich
Document type
Legislation
Date
1922 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal production Cattle Rodents Swine Sheep/goats Equine-animals Internal trade International trade
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Law enters into force on 1 July 1922.
Abstract

The present Law lays down provisions relating to commercial trading in livestock. Article 1 establishes that livestock trade includes trade in horses, cattle, goat, sheep and swine. Whoever undertakes such a trade must be in possession of a valid licence issued by the Interior Office. The text consists of 17 articles.

Full text
German
Website
www.zh.ch

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ordinance on trade in livestock (Livestock Trade Ordinance).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1959

Keyword: Cattle, Poultry, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX