Animal Protection Law (1999)

Subject

Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Animal health Animal welfare Transport/storage Slaughtering Basic legislation Classification/declassification Hygiene/sanitary procedures Standards Ranching/captive breeding Hunting/capture Game Hunting rights Keeping of live animals Management/conservation Protection of species Wild fauna Trade in species

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Law sets out the rights and obligations of a person within the scope of animal protection and welfare. It states that the ethical obligation of humankind is to ensure the welfare and protection of all species of animals, because every unique being is in itself of value. A human being has a moral obligation to honour any creature, to treat animals with empathic understanding and to protect them. Without a substantiated reason no one is permitted to kill an animal, to cause it pain, create suffering or to otherwise harm it. The Law also provides that animals shall be classified as wild animals, or animals bred in captivity. Wild animals shall be classified as game animals, or non-game animals. Animals bred in captivity shall be classified according to their method of use as follows: farm animals; pet animals; sport, work and exhibition animals; experimental animals; animals kept in zoos; and animals of wild species kept in a registered place for the keeping of animals of wild species. The Law further provides for protection of animals kept for farming purposes; protection of pet animals; protection and welfare of sport, work and exhibition animals; protection of experimental animals; protection of wild animals; protection of animals during their transport; animal sanctuaries and animal boarding facilities; and killing of animals.

Full text

English/Latvian

Website

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References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2010/63/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes.

Legislation | European Union | 2010

Keyword: Animal welfare, Authorization/permit, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 98/58/EC concerning the protection of animals kept for farming purposes.

Legislation | European Union | 1998 (2017)

Keyword: Farming, Agricultural development, Animal health, Animal welfare, Ranching/captive breeding, Inspection, Registration, Drugs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 86/609/EEC on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States regarding the protection of animals used for experimental and other scientific purposes.

Legislation | European Union | 1986

Keyword: Animal welfare, Research

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 1999/22/EC relating to the keeping of wild animals in zoos.

Legislation | European Union | 1999

Keyword: Keeping of live animals, Biodiversity, Data collection/reporting, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 83/129/EEC concerning the importation into Member States of skins of certain seal pups and products derived therefrom

Legislation | European Union | 1983

Keyword: Marine mammals, Wildlife products, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Cabinet Regulation No. 491 of 2003 on Calf Welfare Requirements

Legislation | Latvia | 2003 (2007)

Keyword: Cattle, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal welfare

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 1033 of 2010 on Requirements for Keeping Animals of Wild Species in a Zoo and the Requirements for the Establishment and Registration of a Zoo

Legislation | Latvia | 2010 (2013)

Keyword: Wild fauna, Animal welfare, Authorization/permit, Procedural matters, Ranching/captive breeding, Registration, Keeping of live animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 947 of 2005 on Welfare Requirements for the Keeping and Killing of Live Fish at Retail Trade Sites of Food Undertakings

Legislation | Latvia | 2005 (2010)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Animal welfare, Fish products, Hygiene/sanitary procedures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 1108 of 2008 on Amount of the State Fee and the Procedures for Payment Thereof for Issuance of a Certificate for Transportation of Animals

Legislation | Latvia | 2008

Keyword: Royalties/fees, Certification, Transport/storage, Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 322 of 2013 on Animal Transport Regulations.

Legislation | Latvia | 2013

Keyword: Animal welfare, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Registration, Education

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 122 of 2015 on By-laws of the Committee for the Protection of Animals Used for Scientific Purposes

Legislation | Latvia | 2015

Keyword: Institution, Animal welfare, Governance, Research

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 681 of 2019 on Regulations Regarding the Procedures for Calculating and Making Payments for the Activities of State Supervision and Control and Paid Services of the Food and Veterinary Service

Legislation | Latvia | 2019

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Governance, Inspection, Institution, Monitoring, Procedural matters, Royalties/fees, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 588 of 2007 on State Fee for Registration of Dogs Trained to Attack Humans

Legislation | Latvia | 2007

Keyword: Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Animal health, Animal welfare, Registration, Royalties/fees, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 743 of 2009 on Pig Welfare Requirements

Legislation | Latvia | 2009

Keyword: Swine, Animal welfare, Institution, Governance, Enforcement/compliance, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Pests/diseases, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 742 of 2006 on State Fee for Issuance of Permits for Vehicles for Transportation of Animals

Legislation | Latvia | 2007 (2013)

Keyword: Royalties/fees, Authorization/permit, Transport/storage, Animal welfare

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 744 of 2009 on Welfare Requirements of Laying Hens and Procedures for Registration of Establishments Keeping Laying Hens

Legislation | Latvia | 2009 (2012)

Keyword: Poultry, Animal welfare, Business/industry/corporations, Registration, Hygiene/sanitary procedures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 859 of 2007 on State Fee for Registration of Circus Animals, Animal Acts, Venue Register for a Circus and Animal Act

Legislation | Latvia | 2007 (2013)

Keyword: Royalties/fees, Registration, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Procedural matters, Birds, Rodents, Governance, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 407 of 2006 on Welfare Requirements of Animals in Animal Shelters and Animal Boarding Facilities, Procedures for Transferring Animals to Animal Shelters or Animal Boarding Facilities, as well as Procedures for Registration of Animal Shelters and Animal Boarding Facilities

Legislation | Latvia | 2006 (2008)

Keyword: Animal welfare, Registration, Inspection, Governance, Local government

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 98 of 2010 on Welfare Requirements for Keeping and Use of Chicken for Meat Production

Legislation | Latvia | 2010 (2013)

Keyword: Poultry, Animal production, Animal welfare, Slaughtering

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 1165 of 2010 on Procedures for Issuing Permits for Acquiring Individuals of Non-Game Species, for Introducing Wild Species Uncharacteristic to the Nature of Latvia (Introduction), and Restoring Populations of Species in the Nature (Re-Introduction)

Legislation | Latvia | 2010 (2013)

Keyword: Game, Wild fauna, Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 102 of 2003 on Welfare Requirements of Laying Hens

Legislation | Latvia | 2003

Keyword: Birds, Animal welfare, Business/industry/corporations, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Poultry

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 21 of 2013 on Requirements for the Protection of Animals Kept for Farming Purposes which are Intended for Slaughter

Legislation | Latvia | 2013

Keyword: Slaughtering, Animal welfare, Certification, Registration, Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 52 of 2013 on Protection of Animals Used for Scientific Purposes

Legislation | Latvia | 2013

Keyword: Ranching/captive breeding, Registration, Authorization/permit, Animal welfare, Data collection/reporting, Animal reproduction, Research, Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 5 of 2008 on General Welfare Requirements for Farm Animals

Legislation | Latvia | 2008

Keyword: Animal welfare, Ranching/captive breeding

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 959 of 2005 on Welfare Requirements for the Keeping and Training of Sport, Work and Exhibition Animals and Use Thereof in Competitions, Work or Exhibitions

Legislation | Latvia | 2005 (2008)

Keyword: Animal welfare, Enforcement/compliance, Inspection, Keeping of live animals, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 715 of 2010 on Welfare Requirements for Keeping of Fur Animals

Legislation | Latvia | 2010 (2012)

Keyword: Animal welfare, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Rodents, Standards, Wild fauna, Keeping of live animals, Wildlife products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX