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Order No. 696 on the prevention and control of rats.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous substances Hunting/capture Dangerous animal/harmful animal Inspection Pests/diseases Rodents
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Entry into force on 1 July 2012.
Abstract

The Order aims to ensure the planning of rat control and prevention. The Municipal Council shall ensure that an effective control of rats (Rattus norvegicus and Rattus rattus) is in line with the Nature Agency’s guidelines. Prevention shall be controlled with the weakest active chemical agents (anticoagulants) and notification of possible findings shall be submitted to the local authorities for action.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Protection Act (LBK No. 5 of 2023).

Legislation | Denmark | 1991 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Protection of habitats, Environmental standards, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Standards, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Waste management, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Hazardous substances, Business/industry/corporations, Surface water, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Sustainable use, Groundwater, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX