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Decree-Law No. 276/2001, applying the European Convention for Pet Animal Protection and a special detention regime for potentially dangerous animals.

Country/Territory
Portugal
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal welfare
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe
Abstract

This Decree-Law establishes a legal framework with national application, regarding the European Convention on Pet Animal Protection and a special regime for the detention of dangerous animals. This Law Decree is composed of 73 Articles, XI Chapters and VII Annexes and it reviews all aspects of animal wellbeing (hygiene, transportation means, feeding and nursing, chirurgical interventions). Chapter III specifies lodging and maintenance for reproduction means as well as for pet animal vending. Chapter VII includes norms for circuses, competitions, fairs and similar entertainment events. Chapter X refers to supervising, inspections and fining.

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