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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