Updating Pet Passport Legislation

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A decision made (12/04/2006) regarding Rabies Control and Pet Passports.

Subject:	Rabies Control and Pet Passports
Decision Reference:	MD-PE-2006-0050		Exempt clause(s):
Type of Report: (oral or written)	Written		Person Giving Report (if oral):
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?			Report File ref:	L:\ED\15\02\01
Written report – Title	Updating Pet Passport Legislation
Written report – Author (name and job title)	Dr Duncan Nicholson
Decision(s): That the Non-Commercial Movement of Pet Animals (Jersey) Regulations 200- be lodged for debate by the States and that the Minister makes the Rabies (Importation of Dogs, Cats and Other Mammals) (Amendment No. 6) (Jersey) Order 200- by signing and sealing it.
Reason(s) for decision: Changes in policy and procedures in Europe and the UK which affect the non-commercial movement of pet animals need to be accommodated in Jersey legislation to ensure that Jersey can continue to enjoy the benefits of the free movement of pet animals between Jersey and Europe and Jersey and the UK. Updated legislation has been drafted and now needs to be enacted.
Action required: 1) The Greffier to the States to arrange for the Non-Commercial Movement of Pet Animals (Jersey) Regulations 200- to be lodged ‘au Greffe’ for debate in the States at the earliest opportunity 2) Once the Minister has made the Rabies (Importation of Dogs, Cats and Other Mammals) (Amendment No. 6) (Jersey) Order 200- by signing and sealing it the Assistant Greffier of the States and the Publications Editor at the States Greffe should be notified so that the Order can be printed and laid before the States.
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)		Date of Decision: 12 April 2006