Act banning the keeping of foxes (no. 469 of 2014).

Subject

Livestock

Keyword

Authorization/permit Ranching/captive breeding Offences/penalties

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

Shall be established by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries.

Abstract

The Act sets regulations on the keeping of foxes for technical and research purposes (not authorized by Animal Protection), in zoos and public animal parks, and for private domestic keeping. Exception to the ban applies to business related to keeping of foxes and established prior to 26 November 2006, which are authorized to continue their business until 31 December 2016. Same exception applies to same business entitites with keeping of foxes as their main activity, which are authorized to continue their activities until 31 december 2023 (following authorization from Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries). Penalties will be applied for non-compliance (fines or/and maximum 4 months imprisonment). Ministry of foo, Agriculture and Fisheries

Full text

Danish

Website

www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations.

Legislation | European Union | 1998

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, Institution, Fish products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Order No. 973 on delegation of tasks and responsibilities to Nature Agency.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Animal Welfare Act (No. 133 of 2020).

Legislation | Denmark | 2020

Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Education, Slaughtering, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Transport/storage, Institution, Inspection, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties, Wild fauna, Dangerous animal/harmful animal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX