ordinance concerning the prohibition of the importation of pigs, pork and sausages of american origin of march 6, 1883., March 6, 1883

ordinance concerning the prohibition of the importation of pigs, pork and sausages of american origin of march 6, 1883.

We, William, by the grace of God, Emperor of Germany, King of Prussia, &c., decree in the name of the Empire, and with the consent of the Bundesrath, as follows:

• Section 1. The importation of pigs, pork, including bacon, and all kinds of sausages of American origin, is prohibited until further notice.
• Sec. 2. The imperial chancellor is empowered, by applying the necessary precautionary measures, to permit exceptions to be made in this prohibition.
• Sec. 3. The ordinance of the 25th June, 1880, concerning the exclusion of American pork and sausages (Im. Law Gazette, p. 151) is abolished.
• Sec. 4. The present ordinance goes into force after the expiration of the 30th day after its publication.

Given under our hand and the imperial seal.