Act to amend the Animal Protection Act (No. 594 of 1998). Country/Territory Finland Document type Legislation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Finlands Författningssamling No. 563-598 of 1998, pp. 1661-1662. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Geographical area Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 1 January, 1998. Abstract These amendments concern penalties for the harassment of animals and list various offences against animals. The penalties are prescribed by corresponding sections of the Penal Code. Full text Swedish References - Legislation Amends Animal Protection Act (No. 247 of 1996). Legislation | Finland | 1996 (2011) Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Basic legislation Source: FAO, FAOLEX