Animal Protection Act. Country/Territory Bulgaria Document type Legislation Date 2008 (2011) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette of the Republic of Bulgaria 92/2011 Subject Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation Animal health Animal welfare Inspection Monitoring Offences/penalties Hygiene/sanitary procedures Education Local government Policy/planning Protection of species International trade Geographical area Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 31 January 2008. Abstract This Act regulates several basic issues as regards the live animals protection and also sets the terms for the implementation of the related necessary rules and provisions. Full text English Website www.moew.government.bg References - Legislation Repeals Law on protection of animals. Legislation | Bulgaria | 2008 Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Offences/penalties, Inspection, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Basic legislation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Regulation № 4 of 1 February 2021 on the implementation of the National Programme for Controlling the Population of Stray Dogs on the Territory of the Republic of Bulgaria and on the procedures for its implementation, the financing mechanism and reporting. Legislation | Bulgaria | 2021 Keyword: Animal welfare, Policy/planning, Processing/handling, Public health, Dangerous animal/harmful animal Source: FAO, FAOLEX