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Livestock Identification Act ([RSBC 1996] Chapter 271).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
British Columbia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1980 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal production Marking/identification Inspection Authorization/permit Registration Royalties/fees
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Act regulates identification and subsequent registration of livestock. Section 10 empowers the Lieutenant Governor in Council to make regulations including; the establishment of a system to register brands; the types or classes of livestock that must be branded within an area of British Columbia; dealings in livestock and hides; brand inspection and movement of livestock and hides and meat; preservation of livestock identification systems; maintenance of various records and registration; fees for registration, licences, inspection or other services under this Act or the regulations; and compliant procedures.

Full text
English
Website
www.qp.gov.bc.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Livestock Identification Regulation (B.C. Reg. 69/81).

Legislation | Canada | 1981 (2010)

Keyword: Animal production, Marking/identification, Inspection, Transport/storage, Slaughtering

Source: FAO, FAOLEX