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Veterinary Law Code 2016.

Country/Territory
Somalia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Publication of the Ministry of Livestock, Forestry and Range.
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Meat Inspection Slaughtering Basic legislation Animal health Animal welfare Pests/diseases Drugs Registration Institution Biosecurity International trade Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties International relations/cooperation Game
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Sahel
Abstract

This Law makes provisions with respect to a wide array of matters relating to animal health, animal production and animal products. The Law is divided into 17 Chapters: Introduction (1); General Provisions (2); Disease Notification and General Obligations (3); Notifiable Disease Control (4); Animal Welfare (5); Export/Import of Animals and Animal Products (6); Transport of Animals and Animal Products (7); Meat Hygiene (8); Private Veterinarians (9); Regulation of Veterinary Drugs and Related Substances (10); Fees, Penal and Other Provisions (11); Animal Disease Emergency and Response Management (12); Action During Disease Emergency (13); The Veterinary Board (14); Provision for Additional Regulations of this Code (15); Abolishing The Law(16); Legalization (17).

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