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Nagaland Livestock and Poultry Contagious Disease Act, 1980 (No. 4 of 1981).

Country/Territory
India
Territorial subdivision
Nagaland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1981
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the Prevention or spread of contagious diseases of livestock inclusive of poultry, birds in the State of Nagaland.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases Cattle Poultry Offences/penalties Vaccination Quarantine Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act except section 3 to 8 enters into force immediately.
Abstract

The Act contains provisions on seasons and route for importation of animals, vaccination and marking of animals, period of detention of animal at quarantine, liability to pay vaccine and making fees for infected animals, prohibition of movement of animals in the infected areas, compulsory segregation and treatment of the animals in infected area and the manner of the disposal of infected animals. Additionally, the Act provides for penalties for violating the provisions of the Act.

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