Law No. 5199 protection of animals.
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Abstract
The aim of this Law is to protect the animals including wild animals, to preserve their right to life and to prevent them from pain and torture. It contains specific provisions on slaughtering, keeping of animals, ethology, protection of wild species, pets, equine animals and animals for human consumption. The Act further provides for supervision, restrictions regarding the keeping of animals, medical treatment and slaughtering of animals and contains penalty provisions.
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Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Journal.
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The provisions of this Law are governed by the Council of Ministers.A consolidated version of the present Law, as last amended by the Law No. 7527, is attached.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Official Journal No. 25509, 1 July 2004.
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Hayvanlari Koruma Kanunu. Kanun No. 5199.
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