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Animal Protection Act.

Country/Territory
Estonia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1992 (1998)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Estonian Legislation in Translation, publication of the Estonian Translation and Legislative Support Centre, pp. 69-74.
Subject
Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal welfare Slaughtering Hunting/capture Protection of species
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Entered into force on 17 December 1992.
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to protect animals, including birds, fish, insects (but excluding micro-organisms) living in natural or artificial conditions. Section 2 contains definitions. Sections 3 prohibits maltreatment or killing except in cases provided for in section 4 of animals. Section 4 specifies circumstances in which it is allowed to kill animals. Section 5 prohibits killing of animals in presence of children except in circumstances listed. Section 7 provides for the payment of costs of "emergency slaughter". The veterinary and Food Inspectorate shall exercise State supervision over the implementation of the present Act. Section 9 provides for liability of offenders.

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References - Legislation

Repealed by

Animal Protection Act (2000).

Legislation | Estonia | 2000 (2022)

Keyword: Animal welfare, Basic legislation, Transport/storage, Internal trade, Liability/compensation, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Slaughtering, Animal health, Keeping of live animals, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX