Council Directive 72/97/EEC of 7 February 1972 extending the period set in Article 7 (1) (C) of the Council Directive of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine

COUNCIL DIRECTIVE  of 7 February 1972  extending the period set in Article 7 (1) (C) of the Council Directive of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine  (72/97/EEC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 43 and 100 thereof;
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission;
Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament;
Having regard to the Opinion of the Economic and Social Committee;
Whereas the Council Directive of 26 June 1964 1 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine, as last amended by the Council Directive of 19 July 1971 2, makes provision in Article 7 (1), as amended by the Council Directive of 13 July 1970 3, for countries of destination to grant general or restricted authorizations for the introduction of certain animals into their territory;
Whereas in respect of bovine animals for production under thirty months old, it follows from (C) of the abovementioned provision that such authorizations may only be granted during a limited period ending on 31 December 1971;
Whereas that period should be extended until 31 December 1975;