Federal Law No. 16 of 2007 on Animal Welfare.

This Law concerns animal welfare and the protection of the animals against any harm. The owners of animals or caregivers shall take into account the types of animals, the growth degree, the adaptability to the environment and the animals’ needs according to the scientific experience and knowledge. The owners of animals or caregivers are not allowed to release any animal under their care without informing the competent authority. The authorized persons have the right to enter to any facilities for the inspection, to examine the animals, and to mark the animals for identification purposes.
The Law guarantees the freedom of movement for the animals in a sufficient space to their needs. The Law regulates the animals habitat including barns, pens and cages; the material used for the construction should be harmless and free from pollution sources. The Law regulates also animals feed, animals transport, and animals treatment. Animals kept in custody by the relevant authority, may not return to their owners without a certificate of recovery and in case of repeated neglecting by the owner.
The Law also provides for proscription, organizing exhibitions for the animals, use of animals for scientific purposes, stray animals and sanctions.