Cantonal Animal Disease Law. País/Territorio Suiza Subdivisión territorial Zug Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1999 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Ganado Palabra clave Legislación básica Plagas/enfermedades Fondo especial Sanidad animal Área geográphica Alpes, Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Atlántico Nordeste, Europa Occidental Resumen The present Law lays down provisions relating to animal diseases. It implements various federal laws and ordinances on the subject-matter. The Cantonal Council shall be in charge of the enforcing organization. Furthermore, it can also grant subsidies. In particular, the Canton shall agree with third parties the setting up of an efficient infrastructure dealing with animal waste. To this end local authorities shall designate special areas dedicated to the collection of animal waste. A special Animal Pest Fund shall be established for the fight against animal diseases. It shall ensure the payment of costs relating to waste disposal, to labor exams, to sampling, etc. The compulsory insurance for animals expires with this Ordinance. The text consists of 19 articles divided into 5 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Animal waste (II); Animal Disease Fund (III); Animal insurance (IV); Penalties and final provisons (V). Texto completo Alemán Página web www.zhlex.zh.ch