Law on the care, keeping and use of animals (XI-2271).
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Abstract
The Law shall establish the general principles of behaviour of natural and legal persons towards domesticated, designated for economic purposes, decorative, laboratory, captive and wild animals, in order to protect them from suffering, cruel treatment and other negative pressures.
Article 2 includes a list of the major definitions of the terms used within the Act. This Law prohibits the transportation of animals by use of transport means which have not been adapted or are not suitable for that kind of animal and also to transport the animals without a permit or to injure, frighten or kill an animal without due cause. Article 9 refers to the slaughtering of animals whereas Article 11 regards the protection of animals. Article 17 refers to the rights and responsibilities of natural and legal persons whereas article 19 regards the implementation of the law and liability violations including the powers of authorized officers to inspect and demand the relevant papers.
Article 2 includes a list of the major definitions of the terms used within the Act. This Law prohibits the transportation of animals by use of transport means which have not been adapted or are not suitable for that kind of animal and also to transport the animals without a permit or to injure, frighten or kill an animal without due cause. Article 9 refers to the slaughtering of animals whereas Article 11 regards the protection of animals. Article 17 refers to the rights and responsibilities of natural and legal persons whereas article 19 regards the implementation of the law and liability violations including the powers of authorized officers to inspect and demand the relevant papers.
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Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its promulgation.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No