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

Pays/Territoire
Saint-Kitts-et-Nevis
Type du document
Législation
Date
2012 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Titre complet
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.
Sujet
Bétail, Pêche, Espèces sauvages et écosystèmes
Mot clé
Santé des animaux Maladie des poissons Animaux aquatiques Parasites/maladies Quarantaine Protection des animaux Transport/dépôt Médicaments Production animale Aliments pour animaux Volaille Désinfection Apiculture/sériciculture Abattage Infractions/sanctions Commerce international Commerce d'espèces Faune sauvage Insectes Reptiles Amphibiens
Aire géographique
Amériques, Caraïbes, Amérique latine et Caraïbes, Petits états insulaires en développement
Entry into force notes
5 March 2012.
Résumé

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.

Texte intégral
Anglais
Site web
lawcommission.gov.kn

Références - Législation

Abroge

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

Législation | Saint-Kitts-et-Nevis | 1987

Mot clé: Parasites/maladies, Quarantaine, Commerce international, Protection des animaux, Transport/dépôt, Santé des animaux, Médicaments

Source: FAO, FAOLEX