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Specified Animal Pathogens Order (Northern Ireland) 1999 (S.R. No. 434 of 1999).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Northern Ireland
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases International trade Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
These Regulation come into force 15 November, 1999.
Abstract

This Order prohibits, subject to exceptions, the possession of pathogens listed in Part I of the Schedule or the introduction into any animal of any pathogen listed in the Schedule, except under the authority of a licence issued by the Department of Agriculture. If any person who does not hold such a licence possesses anything which he suspects contains a pathogen listed in Part I of the Schedule he is required to notify the Department (art. 4). There are exceptions to the requirement for a licence (art. 5). There are provisions relating to powers of inspectors and production of licences (arts. 6 and 7).

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Specified Animal Pathogens Order (Northern Ireland) 2008 (S.R. No. 336 of 2008).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2008

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Vaccination, Authorization/permit, Disinfection/disinfestation, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX