Burgenland Animal Protection Law 1990. Country/Territory Austria Territorial subdivision Burgenland Document type Legislation Date 1990 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleLaw 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