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Regional Act No. 6 on the regional interventions for implementing the plan intended for the eradication of the African swine pest.

Country/Territory
Italy
Territorial subdivision
Sardegna
Document type
Legislation
Date
1982
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases Swine Institution Research
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Regional Act has entered into force on 10 February 1982.
Abstract

This Regional Act provides for the establishment of a special department, under the President of the Regional Council, which shall be in charge of the implementation of the plan for the eradication of the African swine pest in Sardinia. The department shall consist of the following Regional Counsels: health and hygiene; environmental protection; agriculture and agro-pastoral reform; territorial programming and budget; local entities and finances; industry. Furthermore, a special service for the eradication of this particular animal disease shall be set up under the above-mentioned department. The Region encourages veterinary studies and research so as to contribute to the prevention of the disease (art. 9). Quarantine areas may be defined by the regional administration (art. 10).

Full text
Italian
Website
www.regione.sardegna.it