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Animals (International Movement and Diseases) Act (No. 7 of 2012).

País/Territorio
Saint Kitts y Nevis
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
2012 (2017)
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Título completo
An Act to provide for the control of the movement of animals and animal-related items into and within St. Christopher and Nevis; to prevent the introduction and spread of prescribed animal diseases within St. Christopher and Nevis and other countries; to ensure the safe and humane movement of animals to and from St. Christopher and Nevis; and to provide for related or incidental matters.
Materia
Ganado, Pesca, Especies silvestres y ecosistemas
Palabra clave
Sanidad animal Enfermedades de los peces Animales acuáticos Plagas/enfermedades Cuarentena Protección de los animales Transporte/depósito Medicamentos Producción animal Alimentos para animales/piensos Aves de corral Desinfección/desinfestación Apicultura/sericultura Matanza Infracciones/sanciones Comercio internacional Comercio de especies Fauna silvestre Insectos Reptiles Anfibios
Área geográphica
Americas, Caribe, América Latina y el Caribe, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo
Entry into force notes
5 March 2012.
Resumen

This Act, divided into nine Parts and consisting of 53 articles, provides for: controlling the movement of animals, animal products and related items into and within St. Christopher and Nevis; preventing the introduction and spread of animal diseases within St. Christopher and Nevis and other countries; ensuring the safe movement of animals. The Act concerns the following relevant terms: animal, including: bovine, canine, feline, equine, goat, monkey, rabbit, sheep, swine, birds, poultry, fish, reptiles, insects, amphibians, eggs of any kind and all other animals of whatever kind, domestic or wild, terrestrial or aquatic; animal carcasses; animal diseases; animal products; bee disease; disinfection; fish diseases; infected area; fodder; veterinary biological product. The Act focuses on the following topics: establishment of Veterinary Authority, and of the Veterinary Advisory Council, definition of their duties and responsibilities, appointment of inspectors; importation and exportation of animals and animal-related items; restriction on importation; offences and penalties concerning animal trade; prohibition on the movement of animals; measures on animal quarantine; slaughtering of diseased animals; disposal of animals; powers of inspectors.

Texto completo
Inglés
Página web
lawcommission.gov.kn

Referencias - Legislación

Revoca

Animals (International Movement and Diseases) Act (No. 1 of 1987).

Legislación | Saint Kitts y Nevis | 1987

Palabra clave: Plagas/enfermedades, Cuarentena, Comercio internacional, Protección de los animales, Transporte/depósito, Sanidad animal, Medicamentos

Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX