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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