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Act no. 162/2003 on Zoos.

Country/Territory
Czechia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Collection of Laws No. 162 of 2003.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Keeping of live animals Authorization/permit Subsidy/incentive Offences/penalties Wild fauna
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
The Act enters into force on 1 July 2003.
Abstract

This Act, which is composed of 20 articles, lays down the legislative framework on keeping wild animals in zoos. It sets out provisions on requirements to be met to obtain the licence to run zoos and regulates the issue procedure. Further provisions deal with conditions for granting subsidies from the national budget and other public sources to holders of zoos. The Act specifies the penalties to be applied in case of infringement.

Full text
Czech
Website
www.podnikame.cz

References - Legislation

Amended by

Act no. 141/2008 amending the Zoological Gardens Act.

Legislation | Czechia | 2008

Keyword: National parks, Animal welfare, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX