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Resolution No. 941 of 2009 issuing the Implementing Regulation of Law No. 70 of 2009 regulating the trade and circulation of live birds and poultry.

Country/Territory
Egypt
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 165 Supplement (B), 16 July 2009, 3 pp
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Authorization/permit Birds Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Institution Internal trade Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Poultry Transport/storage
Geographical area
Africa, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force on the day after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This regulation is composed of 8 articles. Article 1 bans the transport of live birds and poultry from farms to any location without the authorization from the General Authority for Veterinary Services, except for chickens of day-old. Article 2 strictly prohibits the circulation and sale of live birds and poultry in cities from the day after of the publication of this Resolution in the Official Gazette. Article 5 charges the General Authority for Veterinary Services and its branches to follow-up and control bird and poultry, whether for sale or for fattening in their farms. Article 5 prohibits trading or selling waste and leftovers poultry farms without the authorization from the Authority. Article 7 contains procedures and actions to be taken against birds and poultry in violation of provisions of this Resolution.

Full text
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