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Epizootilag (1999:657)

Original Language Title: Epizootilag (1999:657)

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General provisions



section 1 of this Act apply to such allmänfarliga animal diseases

be spread by contagion among animal or from animal to human

(epizootic diseases).



With allmänfarliga diseases referred to in this law such diseases

that can pose a serious threat to human health, animal

human health or cause large economic losses to society.



The epizootic diseases set out in the enforcement regulations

as announced by the Government or the authority that the Government

determines.



On the control of salmonella and other zoonoses in animals

There are provisions in zoonosis Act (1999:658).



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 (2006:810).



Prevention and control



section 2 of the one who has reason to suspect that an epidemic

have hit the animals in his care shall immediately notify the

the district veterinarian or other veterinarian.



Until an announcement by a veterinarian gives rise to something else,

the animals in their care do what it reasonably can

be requested in order to prevent or limit the spread of infection.

The Government or the authority that the Government may

provide for what individuals do.



3 § If a veterinarian has reason to suspect that a case of

epizootic disease has occurred, it shall immediately make a

investigation to determine the nature of the disease and otherwise

do what is necessary to prevent the infection from spreading.

The one with the animals in their care are required to withstand the interference

and submit to the measures and shall provide the necessary assistance

for the survey. If it is necessary for the investigation,

getting an animal suspected of being infected are killed without the owner's

consent. Act (2005:102).



3 a of a vet or anyone else in his profession will

contact with animals or animal products which have

reason to suspect a case of epizootic disease

has occurred shall promptly report this to the State

agricultural works and the provincial government. The notification requirement

also applies to the person responsible for a laboratory where

such a disease has been found, or where there is reason

to suspect cases of such disease.



The County Board shall without delay inform the Government

the district veterinarian Veterinary Institute, and the

or the Municipal Councils performing data in the environment

and health protection. If it is a question of an epizootic

disease in fish, are also marine and water

be informed and, if the suspicion relates such an epizootic

disease which can be transmitted to humans also

The national food administration, the public health agency and

infectious diseases Center. Team (2013:631).



section 4 If a veterinarian has reasonable cause to believe that a case

an outbreak of epizootic disease has occurred, the veterinarian, in the

extent necessary to prevent contamination;

decide on the ban on visiting or leave or perform

transport to or from the area where the outbreak

occurred or where infection is otherwise likely to occur

(lock statement).



Such a decision shall immediately be submitted to the authority

the Government determines. Authority shall promptly examine whether

the decision shall continue to apply.



4 a of If there is reasonable cause to believe that a case of

epizootic disease has occurred, the Agriculture Department, in the

extent necessary to prevent contamination;

decide on the ban on visiting or leave or perform

transport and movement of animals or vehicles,

from or within those areas



1. adjacent to an area where contamination is likely to occur,

or



2. where there might otherwise be a risk of spread of infection.



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 (2006:810).



§ 5 if it is established that a case of epizootic disease has

occurred, the Agriculture Department may decide on the ban in accordance with paragraph 4 of

for the areas where the infection is present, or if other

limitations in the handling of animals or goods, all in the

extent necessary to prevent contamination

(contamination Declaration).



Under the same conditions, to the Government or, after

the Government's authorization, the Agriculture Department provide

or in each case decide on the



1. Prohibition of the transport of animals or goods to, from, or

in the areas adjacent to the areas where the infection is present

or other restrictions in the handling of animals or goods

in adjacent areas, and



2. Prohibition of access to certain animal housing or other

holdings where animals are kept (refusal) or special

conditions for access to such facilities.



The Agriculture Department must submit to the County Administrative Board or other

Government authority to take a decision pursuant to the first and second

paragraphs. Law (2006:810).



section 6 of the Government or the authority that the Government may

provide for derogations from the provisions of 4, 4 (a)

and 5 sections. Act (2005:102).



paragraph 7 of the decision referred to in 4, 4 (a) or section 5 is repealed by

Agriculture Department as soon as it has become clear that it is not

further conditions for the decision.



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 (2006:810).



section 8 For preventing or combating epizootic diseases,

the Government or the authority that the Government notify

regulations or in the particular case, decide on the



1. the slaughter or killing of other animals who are, or are suspected of

being infected or can spread infection,



2. the slaughter or other killing of other animals,



3. the disposal of dead animals, animal products, other

goods, waste and other materials that can spread the infection,



4. smittrening,



5. vaccination or other preventive treatment of animals,



6. examination of animals and products of animals for control purposes,



7. animal husbandry,



8. restrictions or other terms in relation to the movement of

vehicles,



9. restrictions or other terms in relation to transport or

other handling of live and dead animals, animal products,

other goods, waste and other materials,



10. registration or record-keeping of animal transport,

live and dead animals, animal products and other goods,

waste and other materials,



11. documentation regarding visits to a facility where animals

are kept,



12. disposal of pests that spread the infection,



13. methods of sampling and analysis,



14. the obligation to provide information to the Agriculture Department that can

play a role in preventing or combating

epizootic diseases,



15. other measures to be implemented as a result of the decision of

The European Commission, or which is otherwise necessary.

Law (2007:361).



section 9 following a decision by the Agriculture Department shall



1. holders of such slaughterhouse facilities or

processing plants which are addressed under public

control set facilities and equipment available for

such slaughter or killing referred to in section 8 1 and 2 or for

such disposal referred to in section 8 (3),



2. marketing tools or other equipment

indispensably needed to prevent or combat a

epizootic disease provide the equipment,



3. staff at the slaughterhouse facilities or

processing facilities referred to in paragraph 1 and the people

handling equipment referred to in 2 participate in prevention

or enforcement under this Act.



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 (2006:810).



section 10 where it has been established that an epidemic is not

longer can be combated with reasonable efforts, the Government, or

the authority that the Government decide to fight

shall cease.



Public control authorities control



section 11 of the 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 governments in accordance with the

the Government determines. Law (2006:810).



Control authorities ' other duties



11 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 (2006:810).



The right to information and access



section 12 of The inspection authority and inspection bodies involved 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 (2006:810).



Obligation to provide assistance



12 a of The subject to an official control or other

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

the support of the EC regulations shall provide the help that

needed to control or measures shall be

implemented. Law (2006:810).



Injunctions and prohibitions



section 13, 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 (2006:810).



Corrigendum to:



13 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 (2006:810).



The help of the police authority



section 14 of the law enforcement agency shall provide the necessary assistance for the

exercise of official control or enforcement of decisions

under the Act, the regulations or decisions rendered

with the support of the law, the EU provisions are complemented by

the law or the decisions issued on the basis of

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 (2014:701).



Compensation



section 15 of the State shall replace the due regulations

or decision given by virtue of the law or on the basis

by a decision rendered pursuant to the EC rules

supplemented by the law suffer from



1. loss due to pets or other than Feral

animals are killed or die as a result of the side effect of vaccination

or other treatment,



2. costs due to restructuring measures,



3. loss of production,



4. other income loss than referred to in (3).



Compensation for loss of production is left with fifty percent of the

the cost or loss as the loss entails. Otherwise

be given full consideration.



Full compensation for loss of production is provided in case of an outbreak

or in cases of suspected outbreaks of such hardcore

epizootic diseases set out in the provisions adopted by the

the Government. Law (2007:361).



section 16 of the Compensation under this Act may be reduced if the

eligible beneficiaries either intentionally or through negligence

itself has contributed to the cost or loss. The same

apply if the eligible refuses to comply with

a precept or a decision given pursuant

the Act or an order has been issued with the support of the EC

provisions are supplemented by the law. Law (2007:361).



section 17 of the Government or the authority, as the Government determines

may provide that



1. compensation is not provided for control measures or

preventive measures taken by the law or by virtue of

the teams announced the regulations or in accordance with the EC-regulations

supplemented by the law,



2. the basis for compensation for such loss or expense

as indicated in paragraph 15, first paragraph 1 or 2 shall be an

certain maximum value on animals or other property shall

replaced,



3. compensation under section 15 shall be provided in accordance with certain specified

flat-rate. Law (2007:361).



section 18 of those who have participated in the prevention or

enforcement under this Act or in accordance with the EC-regulations

supplemented by the law are entitled to compensation from the State for

work and loss of time as well as for travel and subsistence.



The who has set local or equipment available for

the purposes referred to in the first subparagraph are entitled to compensation

by the State for its cost and for lost return or

advantage. Law (2007:361).



section 19 of the Government or the authority, as the Government determines

may provide for requirements on applications for compensation and

If the time limits for such an application. Law (2007:361).



Penalty provisions, etc.



section 20 to a fine or imprisonment not exceeding one year are judged on that with

wilfully or negligently:



1. fails to make the notification referred to in section 2 or in breach of a

Regulation has been issued pursuant to section 2,



2. violates a decision pursuant to paragraph 4, section 4 (a) or against regulation

or decision given under section 5 or 8,



3. violation of such provisions on the management of specified

risk material, if the production or use of animal

products or on the transfer of the animals or products other than

foods which can be found in European Parliament and Council regulation

(EC) No 999/2001.



In minor cases shall not be responsible.



Those who have violated a penalty order or injunction

According to paragraph 13 of the sentenced is not liable 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 forfeit. Act (2005:102).



Appeal, etc.



paragraph 21 of the Decision in accordance with this law, 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. A veterinary decisions under paragraph 4 may be

not subject to appeal.



Agriculture Department shall keep the General proceedings of the General

Administrative Court, if the decision under appeal has

issued by an official veterinarian designated under

Act (2009:1254) on official veterinarians.



Leave to appeal is required for an appeal to the administrative court.

(Law 2009:1257).



section 21A For appeal of compensation decisions made by

the provisions on lump in section 17, the Agriculture Department

urgently reconsider the decision if the appeal should not be dismissed

According to section 24 of the Administrative Procedure Act (1986:223).



An appeal expires, if the Agriculture Department changes the decision

as the complainant asks. If the Agriculture Department changes the decision on

other than the complainant so requests, the appeal shall be deemed to

include the new decision. Law (2007:361).



paragraph 22 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 (2006:810).



Transitional provisions



1999:657



1. this law shall enter into force on 1 October 1999, when the law on

(1980:369) shall cease to apply.



2. The old law still apply, however, in cases where the decision

According to section 4 of the Act has been taken before 1 January 1999.



2007:361



1. this law shall enter into force on 1 July 2007.



2. in respect of claims incurred before 1

July 2007 applied 17 § 3 and § 19 of its older version.