Decree-Law No. 12/2014 prohibiting the movement of released animals in urban areas and suburbs.

This Decree-Law, consisting of 5 Chapters, establishes the restriction of movement in urban areas and their suburbs for released animals of various species, including bovine, buffalo, swine, sheep, goats, equine, canine and birds. Its basic objectives are: to preserve hygienic condition in urban and suburban areas, to protect public health and the environment, as well as to prevent and minimize any damage caused by released animals. This Decree-Law is divided as follows: General provisions (Chap. I); Control over animals (Chap. II); Animal owners (Chap. III); Offences and penalties (Chap. IV); and Transitional and final provisions (Chap. V).