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Act amending articles 254 and 455 of the Penal Code and other enactments in the field of animal protection (Animal Protection Act).

Country/Territory
Netherlands
Document type
Legislation
Date
1961 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal welfare Animal health Offences/penalties Endangered species Protection of species
Geographical area
Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

This Act amends sections of the Penal Code so as to make provision for the protection of animals, in special manner calves for meat production and cats and dogs. The Act makes provision with respect to authorization of animal breeding and provides for the making of rules with respect to animal welfare and the protection of endangered species.

Full text
Dutch
Website
www.st-ab.nl