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Ordinance relating to the Cantonal Animal Protection and Disease Law (Veterinary Ordinance).

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Glarus
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Pests/diseases Animal health Liability/compensation Subsidy/incentive Internal trade Inspection Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Ordinance enforces, inter alia, the Cantonal Animal Protection and Animal Disease Law of 4 May 1997. In particular, the Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the correct and efficient implementation of the afore-mentioned Law. In particular, Part 1 lists competent cantonal organs responsible for the implementation of the Cantonal Law.The text consists of 39 articles divided into 7 Parts as follows: General provisions (1); Animal protection (2); Dog keeping (5); Fees and compensation (5); Legal protelction (6). One Annex is enclosed.

Full text
French
Website
www.gl.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Introductory Law relating to the Animal Protection and Disease Law (Cantonal Animal Protection and Animal Disease Law).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2012

Keyword: Animal health, Animal production, Pests/diseases, Slaughtering, Enforcement/compliance, Basic legislation, Animal welfare

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Ordinance on elimination of animal carcasses.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1992 (2002)

Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal by-products, Offences/penalties, Waste disposal, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cantonal Ordinance relating to the Federal Animal Disease Act.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1996 (2005)

Keyword: Pests/diseases, Animal health, Subsidy/incentive, Internal trade, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Directive on waste disposal contribution for livestock farmers (Waste Disposal Contribution Directive).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2014

Keyword: Equine-animals, Cattle, Sheep/goats, Swine, Poultry, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance, Waste disposal, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX