Pet Travel Scheme (Jersey) Regulations 201-

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A decision made 24 October 2011 regarding:

	Decision Reference: MD-PE-2011-0100
	Decision Summary Title:		Pet Travel Scheme (Jersey) Regulations 201-		Date of Decision Summary:	20 October 2011
	Decision Summary Author (Job Title):		States Veterinary Assistant		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
	Type of Report: Oral or Written?		Written		Person Giving Oral Report:
	Written Report Title:		Pet Travel Scheme (Jersey) Regulations 201-		Date of Written Report:	20 October 2011
	Written Report Author (Job Title):		States Veterinary Assistant		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Public
	Subject: Pet Travel Scheme (Jersey) Regulations 201-
	Decision(s): The Minister approved the Pet Travel Scheme (Jersey) Regulations 201- and requests that the States Assembly debate as soon as possible before the end of the year.
	Reason(s) for Decision: Jersey will adopt the European Union pet movement system rules. This will reduce the period of time it takes for pet animals (pet dogs, cats and ferrets) to become compliant to enter Jersey from abroad. Introduction is a matter of urgency as the new rules come into effect on the 1 January 2012
	Resource Implications: No additional resources are required.
	Action required: Request the Greffier of the States to lodge the draft Regulations for debate by the States Assembly on 6 December 2011.
	Signature:			Position:
	Date Signed:			Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):
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Pet Travel Scheme (Jersey) Regulations 201-

DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

Pet Travel Scheme (Jersey) Regulations 201-

(Public)

Purpose of the Report

To introduce Pet Travel Scheme (Jersey) Regulations 201- on the animal health requirements applicable to the non-commercial movement of Pet Animals (dogs, cat and ferrets) entering Jersey:

Background

Council Regulation (EC) No 998/2003 harmonises the animal health controls applicable to the non-commercial movement of pet animals (dogs, cats and ferrets) between Member States and from Third Countries.

The EU Regulation covers the identification and rabies vaccination of pet animals and for a transitional period, which expires on 31 December 2011, enabled the UK (including the Channel Islands) to require additional measures (a blood test followed by a six month wait and be treated against tick and tapeworm) prior to entry. The control measures include travel with an approved carrier. The additional measures have been in force since inception of the UK Pet Travel Scheme in 2000, therefore, predated the EU Regulation. Jersey adopted the Pet Travel Scheme in line with UK to enable continued free movement of dogs and cats between the island and UK.

Pet animals that do not meet the entry requirements must comply with the Rabies (Importation of Dogs, Cats and Other Mammals) (Jersey) Order 1976 which states animals must be licensed by the Minister before entry into Jersey and must be detained for 6 months in an approved quarantine unit. No approved quarantine unit is available in Jersey.

Since the introduction of the UK Pet Travel Scheme in 2000 and the subsequent enactment of the Council Regulation, Europe has continued with an effective vaccination program to reduce rabies in the domestic and wild animal populations in Member States. There has not been one reported case of rabies in the EU associated with the legal movement of pets under EU pet movement system since it was introduced in 2004.

Amended Pet Travel Scheme

As a consequence of improved rabies vaccination and changed risk levels, from the 1 January 2012 the Pet Travel Scheme will change. Pet animals entering or returning from EU Countries or listed Third Countries will have to be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies and wait 21 days before entry. Pet Animals entering from unlisted Third Countries will have to be microchipped, vaccinated against rabies and wait 30 days, blood samples and wait 3 months. Dogs will have to be treated for tapeworm (E multilocularis) at least 24 hours and not more than 120 hours (1-5 days) before embarkation. Pets will have to travel to Jersey with an approved carrier. All requirements have to be officially certified.

EU COUNTRIES

Austria	Germany	Netherlands
Belgium	Greece	Poland
Bulgaria	Hungary	Portugal
Czech Republic	Ireland	Romania
Cyprus	Italy	Slovakia
Denmark	Latvia	Slovenia
Estonia	Lithuania	Spain
Finland	Luxembourg	Sweden
France	Malta

LISTED THIRD COUNTRIES AT 20/10/2011

Andorra	Falkland Islands	Norway
Antigua & Barbuda	Fiji	Russian Federation
Argentina	French Polynesia	St Helena
Aruba	Guam	St Kitts & Nevis
Ascension Island	Hawaii	St Lucia
Australia	Hong Kong	St Pierre & Miquelon
Bahrain	Iceland	St Vincent & The Grenadines
Barbados	Jamaica	Saint Maarten
Belarus	Japan	San Marino
Bermuda	Liechtenstein	Singapore
BES Islands	Malaysia	Switzerland
Bosnia-Herzegovina	Mauritius	Taiwan
British Virgin Islands	Mayotte	Trinidad & Tobago
Canada	Mexico	United Arab Emirates
Cayman Islands	Monaco	USA (mainland)
Chile	Montserrat	Vanuata
Croatia	New Caledonia	Vatican
Curacao	New Zealand	Wallis & Futuna

Financial and Staffing Implications

There are no financial or staffing implications associated with the proposed amendment.

Pet owners returning to Jersey and those arriving to reside or visiting on holiday in Jersey with their pets will benefit chiefly by not having to undertake blood tests and wait 6 months before being eligible for entry.

Discussion

The Pet Travel Scheme (Jersey) Regulations 201- will provide the legal framework to administer and enforce Community Regulation (EC) No 998/2003

Conclusion

To ensure Jersey’s continued protection against rabies and the tapeworm E multilocularis, compliance with EU legislation controlling the non-commercial movement of pet animals is necessary and will be achieved by adoption of the Pet Travel Scheme (Jersey) Regulations 201- .

Recommendation

To lodge the Regulation au Greffe

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Written by: States Veterinary Assistant

Approved by: Director of Environment

Attachments:

Pet Travel Scheme (Jersey) Regulations 201-

Ministerial Decision ref: MD-PE-2011-0100

20 October 2011