General provisions
section 1 of this Act applies to the diseases and pathogens in animals
can be spread naturally from animals to humans (zoonoses) and
that is not such epizootic diseases covered by
law (1999:657). The law, however, applies only to such
zoonoses that there is sufficient knowledge about effective
control and enforcement.
Important zoonotic diseases set out in the enforcement regulations announced
by the Government or the authority, as the Government determines.
In the case of other zoonoses than those covered by this law
provides for the control and prevention of
the Act (2006:806) If sampling of animals, etc. (2014:517).
EC regulations are supplemented by the law
1 a of the Act supplements the provisions of EC regulations
(EC-regulations) that fall within the scope of the Act.
The Government shall in Swedish Code of statutes be known
the basic regulations referred to.
In the case of the EC regulations that fall under several laws
scope Announces Government in the same way as in the
first subparagraph, the rules to be supplemented by this
team.
The Government or the authority that the Government may
provide, or in the individual case decisions
needed in addition to the EC rules.
Law (2006:811).
Prevention and control
section 2 of The professional keeps the animals shall, pursuant to the provisions
as announced by the Government or the authority that the Government
determines, to zoonoses must be prevented and combated
1. conduct and pay for studies of animals,
2. take notes and provide details on the operations.
3 § If a veterinarian has reason to suspect that a case of
zoonotic disease has occurred, he or she shall immediately make a
investigation to determine disease or infectious agent
art and otherwise do what is necessary to prevent
contagion. The one with the animals in their care is required
to withstand the intrusion and submit to the measures and
provide the necessary assistance for the investigation.
The veterinarian shall promptly notify the State's agricultural work
and the provincial government. The County Board shall, without delay, notify the
infectious diseases Center.
If a case of zoonosis is established, the County Administrative Board
promptly inform the national Veterinary Institute,
The national food agency, public health authority, the infectious diseases Center,
the local councils who perform tasks within
environmental and health protection as well as the district veterinarian.
What is said about the veterinary in the second subparagraph also applies to the
who is responsible for the laboratory where a case of zoonosis
It is observed. Team (2013:632).
4 section to determine the presence of or freedom from a zoonosis
the Agriculture Department may decide on sampling or study
of animals and animal products or other objects which may carry
on contagion.
The Agriculture Department must submit to the County Administrative Board or other
Government agency to adopt a decision as referred to in the first subparagraph.
Law (2006:811).
5 § to prevent or combat zoonoses, Government
or, after the Government's authorization, the Agriculture Department Info
regulations or in the particular case, decide on the
1. the slaughter or killing of other animals,
2. the disposal of dead animals and animal products, as well as
waste and other materials that can spread the infection,
3. smittrening,
4. skyddsympning or other preventive treatment of animals,
5. examination of animals and products of animals for control purposes,
6. animal husbandry,
7. restrictions or other terms in relation to the management of
animals or animal products and other goods, or in respect of
contacts between animals and humans,
8. transport of animals and products,
9. record keeping of animals, products of animal and
the transport of animals,
10. the disposal of pests that spread the infection,
11. methods of sampling and analysis, and what it is
responsible for a laboratory must comply with in respect of
reporting on the occasion of the analyses,
12. other measures necessary.
The Agriculture Department must submit to the County Administrative Board or other
Government agency to adopt a decision as referred to in the first subparagraph.
Law (2006:811).
paragraph 6 of the decision in a particular case, shall be lifted as soon as the
It has been decided that the conditions for
the decision.
section 7 of the Agriculture Department, or, to the extent that
The Agriculture Department, the County Administrative Board may entrust a
veterinarian to decide in individual cases referred to in paragraphs 4 and 5.
Law (2006:811).
Public control authorities control
8 § Public monitoring of compliance with this law, the
regulations and decisions have been issued under the Act, the
EC regulations are supplemented by the law and the decisions
delivered with the support of the EC provisions exercised by
The Agriculture Department and the provincial government in accordance with what the Government
determines.
Public enforcement of decisions in individual cases
pursuant to section 4 or 5 shall also be exercised by a veterinarian nominated
the Agriculture Department or provincial government. Law (2006:811).
Control authorities ' other duties
8 a of agriculture coordinates the other control authorities
activities and provide advice and assistance in this activity.
The authority exercising official control shall
advice, information and otherwise facilitate the
individual to fulfil their obligations under the Act, the
regulations and decisions have been issued under the Act, the
EC regulations are supplemented by the law and the decisions
delivered with the support of EC rules. Law (2006:811).
The right to information and access
section 9 a control authority or control body engaged in
official controls are to the extent necessary for the
control the right to
1. request information and receive documents, and
2. get access to areas, facilities, buildings, premises
and other areas to inspect animals, do
examinations and taking samples.
It is stated in the first paragraph also applies to anyone who takes
measures under this Act, the regulations or decisions which have
issued pursuant to the Act, the EC rules
supplemented by the law or the decisions that have been issued with
support of EC rules.
The provisions of the first subparagraph shall also apply for the EC's
institutions and for inspectors and experts appointed by
institutions. Law (2006:811).
Obligation to provide assistance
9 a of The subject to public scrutiny or actions
under this Act, the regulations or decisions which have
issued pursuant to the Act, the EC rules
supplemented by the law or the decisions that have been issued with
the support of the EC regulations shall provide the help that
needed to control or measures shall be
implemented. Law (2006:811).
Injunctions and prohibitions
10 § in addition to what follows from the EC rules
supplemented by the Act must notify the control authority
injunctions and prohibitions as needed to this law, the
regulations and decisions have been issued under the Act, the
EC regulations are supplemented by the law and the decisions
delivered with the support of the EC requirements must be complied with.
Injunctions and prohibitions under this Act or under the EC-
provisions are supplemented by the law may be subject to a penalty.
Law (2006:811).
Corrigendum to:
10 a of if someone does not fulfil his obligations under the Act, the
regulations and decisions have been issued under the Act, the
EC regulations are supplemented by the law or the decisions of the
has been issued with the support of the EC provisions,
control authority may decide for the rectification of his or her
the expense. Law (2006:811).
The help of the police authority
section 11 of the law enforcement agency shall provide the necessary assistance for the
exercise of official control or enforcement of decisions
under this Act, the regulations or decisions which have
issued by virtue of law, the EU provisions
supplemented by the law or the decisions that have been issued with
under EU rules.
The assistance referred to in the first subparagraph may be requested only if
1. the particular circumstances give reason to suspect that
the operation cannot be carried out without a police man's special
powers under section 10 of the law on police (1984:387)
used, or
2. There are serious reasons.
Law (2014:702).
Compensation
11 a § For costs or losses incurred as a result
of decision under this Act or because of regulations that
issued by virtue of law compensation can be paid by
State funds. Questions about the compensation assessed by the Government or
the Government authority determines.
The Government or the authority that the Government may
provide for the conditions for compensation
should be provided and if the costs or losses should
be replaced. Law (2014:517).
Penalty provisions, etc.
section 12 to a fine or imprisonment not exceeding one year are judged on that with
wilfully or negligently:
1. breach of a regulation has been issued pursuant to section 2,
2. violates a decision or a regulation which has been notified to the
under section 5,
3. in fulfilment of the obligation under paragraph 2 of 2 leaves
incorrect information about any relationship of importance, if not
the offence is subject to punishment under the criminal code.
In minor cases shall not be responsible.
Those who have violated a penalty order or injunction
According to section 10 shall be liable not to liability under this Act for a
the Act covered by the injunction or prohibition.
Includes an offence referred to in the first subparagraph 2 illegal
the transport of animals or goods should such property be explained
forfeit, unless it is manifestly unfair. Instead of
the property its value can be declared forfeited.
12 a of to fine or imprisonment not exceeding one year are judged on that
wilfully or negligently infringes obligations,
conditions or prohibitions contained in the EC-regulations
supplemented by the law. However, this does not apply if the infringement
relating to the provisions on the exercise of public authority.
In minor cases shall not be responsible.
Those who have violated a penalty order or injunction
According to section 10 are sentenced not liable in accordance with the first paragraph for a
the Act covered by the injunction or prohibition.
Law (2006:811).
Appeal, etc.
paragraph 13 of the decision of a single veterinarian may be appealed to the
The Agriculture Department.
Other decision under this Act, in accordance with the regulations
issued by virtue of law or in accordance with the EC-regulations
supplemented by the Act may be appealed to the General
Administrative Court.
Leave to appeal is required for an appeal to the administrative court.
Law (2006:811).
paragraph 14 of Decision under this Act, in accordance with the regulations
issued by virtue of law or in accordance with the EC-regulations
complemented by law shall apply immediately, if not something
otherwise decided. Law (2006:811).
Transitional provisions
1999:658
1. this law shall enter into force on 1 October 1999, when the law
(1983:738) on combating salmonella in the animal ceases to
apply.
2. The old law still apply, however, in cases where such
decision on enforcement referred to in paragraph 1 of the law has been taken
before 1 October 1999.
