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Control of rabies and other zoonoses 1981 (By-law No. 2)
Purpose of this By-law is to protect the human population against certain diseases transmissible from animals to man, namely: rabies and echinococcosis transmitted to man from dogs, cysticercosis and tapeworm infestation transmitted through the meat of pigs and cattle and from man again to pigs and cattle, and salmonellosis, frequently transmitted to man through cross-contamination during food preparation, originating from infected raw meat. The By-law provides for the registration and licensing as well as for the vaccination of dogs. Public health authorities and municipal authorities shall cooperate in the planning and implementation of education programmes for zooneses control, with particular emphasis on cysticercosis, echinococcosis, liver fluke and salmonellosis.
Improvement of cattle and other livestock and poultry 1981 (By-law No. 1)
With a view to enhance the nutritional standards and income levels of farmers and to move towards the self-reliance of the country, this By-law stresses the importance to promote livestock rearing by improving the quality and output of cattle and other livestock and poultry, through cross-breeding and selection.
Food Act, 2005
This Act regulates the import, export and trade of food in the Kingdom of Bhutan.
Electricity Act, 2001
The purpose of this Act is to provide for the restructuring of the power supply industry and the possible participation of the private sector, and by providing mechanisms for licensing and regulating the operations of power companies.This Act provides for the establishment of the Bhutan Electricity Authority and for its powers and functions.
Bhutan Fishing (Amendment) Rules, 1992
This Regulation regulates fishing in Bhutan. Fishing without a licence in any stream, lake, pond or river is strictly forbidden. A fishing licence shall be issued by the Head of the Department of Forestry, Divisional Forest Officers, or other persons empowered to do so by the Government. Article 4 specified periods during which fishing shall be prohibited. use of fishing methods specified in article 5 is strictly prohibited. Licence holders shall not catch more than eight fishes per day (art. 6). Remaining provisions prescribe offences and penalties and specify fishing licence fees.
Livestock Act of Bhutan 2001
An Act to regulate livestock breeding, health and production aimed at enhancing their productivity and preventing diseases so as to enhance rural income and livelihood.
Seeds Act of Bhutan, 2000
An Act to regulate import and export of Agricultural seeds, to prevent introduction of plant pests and diseases and to promote seed industry in the country aimed at enhancing rural income and livelihood.
Environmental Assessment Act, 2000
This Act provides for policies and measures to reduce potential adverse effects of strategic plans, programs, etc. which may have an impact on the environment.
Regulation for the Environmental Clearance of Projects
This Regulation provides for the issuance and enforcement of environmental clearances for individual projects.
National Environmental Policy Act, 2007
This Act provides for the sustainable use of natural resources, economic development and environmental conservation.The Act provides for the establishment of the National Environment Commission which shall be an independent authority and the highest decision making body on all matters relating to the environment and its management in the country.