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