Act amending Animal Protection Act. Country/Territory Poland Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Transport/storage Authorization/permit Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries Entry into force notes The Act enters into force on 5 January 2007. Abstract This Act, which is composed of five articles, establishes provisions concerning protection of animals during transport and related operations within the European Community. It also describes tasks and rights of veterinary officers who represent appropriate authorities for the matters specified in the Council Regulation No. 1/2005: checks, issuing decisions relating to permissions specified in art. 10 and 11 of the Regulation No. 1/2005, licenses described in art. 17 of the Regulation No. 1/2005, Full text Polish Website isip.sejm.gov.pl References - Legislation Implements Council Regulation (EC) No. 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No. 1255/97. Legislation | European Union | 2004 Keyword: Animal welfare, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amends Animal Protection Act. Legislation | Poland | 1997 Keyword: Animal welfare, Slaughtering, Transport/storage, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Wild fauna, Keeping of live animals Source: FAO, FAOLEX