Regional Decree No. 20/93/M approving the Regional Directorate of Livestock. Country/Territory Madeira Islands (Portugal) Document type Regulation Date 1993 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República 149/93 (I-B), 28 June 1993, pp. 3517-3525. Subject Livestock Keyword Institution Hygiene/sanitary procedures Entry into force notes This Regional Decree shall enter into force the day after its publication. Abstract This Regional Decree approves the Regional Directorate of Livestock. It consists of 4 chapters and 1 annex establishing the composition and powers of the Regional Directorate of Livestock which shall be responsible for: a) enforcing veterinary and livestock legislation; b) preparing plans, programmes and actions to adopt necessary sanitary measures; c) promoting and coordinating the implementation of the production, preservation and valorization of animal species; d) guaranteeing animal health and managing actions in order to develop the veterinary sector. Full text Portuguese