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Quarantine Act (R.S.,1985, c. Q-1).

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Legislation
Date
1974 (1996)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to prevent the introduction into Canada of infectious or contagious diseases.
Subject
Livestock, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Animal health Quarantine Pests/diseases Inspection International trade Plant protection
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The Minister may establish, under section 3, quarantine stations at any place in Canada and may designate any part of a quarantine station, harbour, airport or port of entry into Canada as a quarantine area. Pursuant to section 4, the Minister may designate as a quarantine officer for the purposes of this Act any person who, in the opinion of the Minister, is qualified to be so designated. Sections 5 to 20 make provision for various measures relating to inspection of imported goods and quarantine, including desinfesting and vaccination. The Governor in Council may make Regulations for purposes set out in section 21. Section 22 prescribes offences and punishment. (24 sections)

Full text
English
Website
www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Quarantine Act ( S.C. 2005, c. 20).

Legislation | Canada | 2005 (2007)

Keyword: Animal health, Quarantine, Pests/diseases, Inspection, International trade, Offences/penalties, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX