Avian Influenza Testing Act
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Bill overview
Bill NS301, “Avian Influenza Testing Act”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-64-session-1.
Its latest recorded status is “Introduced”.
This overview is written automatically from the registry and vote records on this page and updates when they sync. It describes the bill's path, not its merits.
PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
The Avian Influenza Testing Act is currently at First Reading in the Nova Scotia assembly. This bill aims to establish a framework for testing and managing avian influenza in the province, ensuring the health and safety of both humans and animals. It will likely outline procedures for detecting and containing outbreaks, as well as guidelines for reporting and responding to cases of avian influenza in Nova Scotia.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act may be cited as the Avian Influenza Testing Act.
- 02The Minister of Agriculture in the Province of Nova Scotia shall establish a testing program for avian influenza.
- 03The testing program shall include regular testing of wild birds and domestic poultry in the Province of Nova Scotia.
- 04The Minister shall report the results of the testing program to the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia.
- 05The Minister may enter into agreements with other provinces or with the federal government to support the testing program.
- 06The Minister shall establish a fund to support the costs associated with the testing program.
Vote roll
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