Norway
Act Relating to Veterinarians and Other Animal Health Personnel
Summary Description
Limits the ways in which aquaculture facilities may obtain antibiotics.
Topics
Species
Fish
Jurisdiction
Norway
Sub-Jurisdiction
N/A
Type of Act
Legislation
Status
In force
Legal Value
Binding
Date Enacted
2001
Date Updated
June, 2023
Official Citation
Act Relating to Veterinarians and Other Animal Health Personnel 15 June 2001 No. 75. (Lov om veterinærer og annet dyrehelsepersonell [dyrehelsepersonelloven], LOV-2001-06-15-75)(Norway)
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Limits overuse of antibiotics in farmed animals.
- Requires veterinarian's prescription to obtain antibiotics.
Weaknesses
- Does not require veterinarian to inspect premises to see if antibiotics are necessary.
Related Laws/Policies
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