Order No. 111-N of the Minister of Environment on the procedure for providing a permit for keeping wild animals, including animals registered in the Red Book of the Republic of Armenia, in captive and semi-captive conditions.

This Order establishes the procedure for granting permits to physical and legal entities for keeping wild animals, including species listed in the Red Book of the Republic of Armenia, in captive and semi-captive conditions. The permit is issued by the authorized state body in the field of wildlife protection on the basis of a positive conclusion provided by a Professional Commission. The procedure defines application requirements, including information on the applicant, animal species, purpose of keeping, and supporting documentation.
The Order sets timeframes for the review process, establishes that permits are issued for a period of five years, and provides rules for extension, duplication and modification. It also specifies the obligations of permit holders, including the submission of species-specific feeding plans and veterinary examination schedules within three months. Grounds for refusal of a permit and procedures for appeal are defined, as well as liability for keeping wild animals without a permit.