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Animal Protection Transport Ordinance.

Country/Territory
Germany
Document type
Regulation
Date
1997 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Bundesgesetzblatt, Part I, No. 31, 21 June 1999, pp. 1337-1360.
Long title
Ordinance on protection of animals during transport.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal welfare Transport/storage International trade Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The Ordinance enters into force on 1 July 1999.
Abstract

An Ordinance to regulate the transportation of animals. Animals must be protected during transportation whatever means is used. It deals with issues such as fitness of animals for transportation, accompanying persons and documents, choice of travel route, available space, loading and unloading of animals. Part 5 deals specifically with transportation abroad and related documentation. The competent authority may at any time ensure the actual implementation of the Law. Finally, Part 6 sets out cases of violations; final provsions are contained in Part 7. The Ordinance consists of 45 articles divided into 7 Parts and 7 Annexes.

Full text
German
Website
www.bmj.de

References - Legislation

Implemented by

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Legislation | Germany | 1999 (2014)

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

First Ordinance amending the Animal Transport Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1999

Keyword: Animal welfare, Transport/storage, International trade, Registration, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Animal Protection Transport Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2009

Keyword: Animal welfare, Transport/storage, International trade, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Protection Transport Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2009 (2021)

Keyword: Birds, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Internal trade, Transport/storage, Offences/penalties, Sheep/goats, Slaughtering, Cattle, Marine mammals, Coral, Animal welfare, Equine-animals, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX