Government Decree on the protection of animals used for scientific or educational purposes (No. 564 of 2013).

The present Decree implements the Act on the use of animals for scientific or educational purposes. It contains 35 sections divided into the following chapters: 1. Requirements that apply to facilities and to the care and keeping of animals; 2. Animals; 3. Personnel; 4. Veterinary care and advice; 5. Required business operation permit; 6. Record keeping and statistics of animals; 7. Supervision plan; 8. Special provisions. Annex I lays down provisions on species-specific requirements for animal keeping facilities and care of animals; Annex II on killing methods; and Annex III on the classification of experiments. The Decree contains detailed rules on topics such as the required available space to satisfy animals' various behavioral needs; monitoring routines of the animals' welfare; watering and feeding; special provisions on wild animals; the use of anesthesia or medication for pain relief; killing of animals; record keeping of medical treatments; mandatory operating licenses; inspections; etc.