Regional Act No. 6 on the regional interventions for implementing the plan intended for the eradication of the African swine pest. País/Territorio Italia Subdivisión territorial Sardegna Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1982 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Ganado Palabra clave Sanidad animal Plagas/enfermedades Porcinos Institución Investigación Área geográphica Alpes, Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Países de la Unión Europea, Mediterráneo, Europa Meridional Entry into force notes This Regional Act has entered into force on 10 February 1982. Resumen This Regional Act provides for the establishment of a special department, under the President of the Regional Council, which shall be in charge of the implementation of the plan for the eradication of the African swine pest in Sardinia. The department shall consist of the following Regional Counsels: health and hygiene; environmental protection; agriculture and agro-pastoral reform; territorial programming and budget; local entities and finances; industry. Furthermore, a special service for the eradication of this particular animal disease shall be set up under the above-mentioned department. The Region encourages veterinary studies and research so as to contribute to the prevention of the disease (art. 9). Quarantine areas may be defined by the regional administration (art. 10). Texto completo Italiano Página web www.regione.sardegna.it