Cabinet Resolution No. 15 of 2019 concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No. 22 of 2016 regulating the Possession of Dangerous Animals.

These Regulations, consisting of 15 articles, aim to ensure the welfare and safety of dangerous animals in captivity and protect the public from associated risks. They set standards for the care, handling, and management of dangerous animals, emphasizing compliance and harm prevention for both animals and humans. Article 2 details the requirements for issuing licenses to facilities such as zoos, animal parks, circuses, breeding centers, specialized care and harboring centers, and research centers that house dangerous animals. Key points include application submission (with approval certification, breeding methods, waste disposal methods, veterinary supervision arrangements, environmental permits, CITES certificates, operation plans, and records of births, deaths, health conditions, and daily activities), a site visit by the Ministry, competent authority, and CITES scientific authority to verify the technical file details and license duration. Article 3 states that organizing public exhibitions, competitions, or shows involving dangerous animals requires prior consent from the competent authority, ensuring veterinary supervision, proper care, and compliance with CITES regulations. Articles 4 and 5 stipulate that dangerous animals can only be moved within the State or in transit with prior approval from the Ministry and the competent authority, ensuring that transport vehicles meet specific welfare and safety standards. Article 7 mandates that shelter places for dangerous animals must be constructed with safe, non-harmful materials, be cleanable, secure, species-appropriate, well-ventilated, and protective against weather and stray animals, while ensuring adequate space, food, water, healthcare, and general safety for both humans and animals. Article 12 requires dangerous animals to have a permanent identification label; if caught without one, they will be detained and only released upon proof of ownership and payment of detention costs within ten days, after which they may be transferred, released, or returned to their natural environment by the competent authority. Vaccination requirements against diseases, divided per animal group, are detailed in Annex 1.