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Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Para-professionals Act, 2011 (Cap. 366).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Legislation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act of Parliament to make provision for the training, registration and licensing of veterinary surgeons and veterinary para-professionals; to provide for matters relating to animal health services and welfare, and for connected purposes.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Animal welfare Registration Institution Non-governmental entity Inspection Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Entry into force notes
This Act entered into force on 2 December 2011.
Abstract

This Act principally provides for the control, through registration and licensing, of exercise of the profession of veterinary surgeons and veterinary para-professionals. It establishes for this purpose the Kenya Veterinary Board. The Board shall be a body corporate which shall exercise general supervision and control over the training, business, practice and employment of veterinary surgeons and para-professionals in Kenya and advise the Government in relation to all aspects thereof.

Full text
English
Website
www.kenyalaw.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Para-professionals Regulations, 2013 (L.N. No. 48 of 2011).

Legislation | Kenya | 2013

Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Registration, Institution, Non-governmental entity, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Paraprofessionals (Veterinary Medicines Directorate) Regulations, 2015 (L.N. No. 209 of 2015).

Legislation | Kenya | 2015

Keyword: Pollution control, Pesticides, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Toxicity/poisoning, Institution, Registration, Inspection, International trade, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, Offences/penalties, Drugs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act, 2014 (No. 18 of 2014).

Legislation | Kenya | 2014

Keyword: Governance, Institution, Animal health, Harbour, Tourism

Source: FAO, FAOLEX