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Swine Importation Regulations (P.E.I. Reg. EC523/98).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Prince Edward Island
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998 (2009)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal production Swine International trade Pests/diseases Animal reproduction Quarantine Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Animal health
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Regulations enact section 4 of the Animal Health and Protection Act. In particular, the Regulations lay down provision s relating to the importation of swines. The Regulations apply to all swine, swine semen and market hogs. Moreover, they apply to all named diseases set out in Schedule A. The text – consisting of 9 sections – deals with the following matters: provincial serological survey, enforcement, prohibition, swine import permit, exceptions, market hog import permit, semen import permit, production of import permit by driver, failure to provide permit, powers of provincial veterinarian, quarantine, delivery of quarantine order, confirmation of named disease, responsibility for costs, exemption from costs, destruction of animals, disposal of infected animals, offences and revocation of license. One Schedule is enclosed.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.pe.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Animal Health Act ((R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. A-11.1).

Legislation | Canada | 1988 (2019)

Keyword: Fish disease, Animal health, Basic legislation, Animal production, Pests/diseases, Animal welfare, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX