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Order No. 164 of the Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources validating the Regulation on transportation of animals.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
This Regulation establishes that when transporting animals, the owner of the animal and (or) the responsible person ensures compliance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of veterinary medicine. When transporting animalsб the owner of the animal and (or) the responsible person must provide: (a) availability of a veterinary document of the animal in accordance with legislation in the field of veterinary medicine; (b) satisfaction of the need for food, water, air, movement, physical needs, as well as the protection of animals from harmful external impacts; and (c) absence of risk to the life and health of passengers, transport workers from transported animals. The owner and (or) responsible person does not allow the carriage of passengers together with animals with obvious signs of the disease - open wounds, suppuration, lichen, an unpleasant smell, demonstrating threatening or restless behavior. Sick animals are subject to transportation in order to provide veterinary care. Transportation of a sick animal is carried out in isolation in order to prevent contact with other animals. When transporting large and small animals, their physical contact shall be avoided.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force upon the expiration of sixty calendar days after the day of its first official publication.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Приказ Министра экологии, геологии и природных ресурсов Республики Казахстан от 19 мая 2022 года № 164 Об утверждении Правил перевозки животных.