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Animal Protection Act.

Country/Territory
Poland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal welfare Slaughtering Transport/storage Offences/penalties Basic legislation Wild fauna Keeping of live animals
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
The Act enters into force 30 days after publication in the Journal of Laws.
Abstract

The Act is composed of the following Sections: General provisions (sect. 1); Domestic animals (sect. 2); Livestock (sect. 3); Animals used for entertainment, films, sports and special purposes (sect. 4); Wild animals (sect. 6); Transport of animals (sect. 7); Operations of animals (sect. 8); Experimentation procedures on animals (sect. 9); Slaughter, killing and limitation of population of animals (sect. 10); Control of compliance with provisions on protection of animals (sect. 10a); Criminal provisions (sect. 11); Changes in valid provisions, transitional and final provisions (sect. 12). In particular, the Act establishes that an animal, as a live being, capable of suffering, is not a thing. Humans shall respect, protect and take care of animals.

Full text
Polish
Website
isip.sejm.gov.pl