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Burgenland Animal Protection Law 1990.

Country/Territory
Austria
Territorial subdivision
Burgenland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1990
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Law on the protection of animals against torture.
Subject
Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal welfare Slaughtering Transport/storage Authorization/permit Inspection Offences/penalties Basic legislation Keeping of live animals Animal health Wild fauna
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Law lays down provisions relating to the protection of animals against torture in the Austrian state of Burgenland. The text consists of 15 articles as follows: Objective and sphere of application (1); Torture of animals (2); Animal keeping (3); Keeping of dogs (4); Keeping of live animals (5); Keeping of fur bearing animals and ostriches (5a); Animals shelters (6); Other provisions (7); Ban of animal keeping (8); Competent authorities (9); Participation of federal police (10); Entering on property, inspection of means of transport (11); Applied instructions (12); Penalty (13); Expiration (14); Repeal of provisions (15).

Full text
German
Website
www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Burgenland Animal Protection Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 2003

Keyword: Animal production, Animal welfare, Slaughtering

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law amending the Burgenland Animal Protection Law 1990.

Legislation | Austria | 2002

Keyword: Animal welfare, Slaughtering, Inspection, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX