Decree No. 40 of 2003 relative to laying hens.
Country
Type of law
Regulation
Abstract
This Decree aims at the protection of hens. It specifies the minimum volume of cages, and contains other rules relative to the housing of such animals. It shall not apply to persons holding les than 350 laying hens. The Minister shall register holders of laying hens in accordance with article 3 and shall provide holders with a product-tracing number for the tracing of eggs intended for human consumption brought upon the market.
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Date of text
Entry into force notes
Entry into force on 19 May 2004 (Act Stb. No. 201 of 2004).
Notes
Repealed are also the Decree relative to housing of laying hens (No. 492 of 1992) and the Decree relative to laying batteries for hens (No. 418 of 1988).
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Staatsblad No. 40 of 2004, 10 February 2004, 20 pp. 14.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Besluit van 27 mei 2003, houdende regels voor de huisvesting en verzorging van legkippen (Legkippenbesluit 2003).
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