Decree No. 244 of 1998 (XII. 31.) of the Government on animal welfare penalty. Country/Territory Hungary Document type Regulation Date 1998 (2012) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Offences/penalties Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes The consolidated text of the Decree entered into force on 1 August 2012. Abstract This Decree establishes the animal protection penalty. All those who offend with their action or negligence (listed in Article 4) the provisions of legal rules regarding the protection and good care of animals are liable to a penalty. The penalty ranges from five thousand to hundred and fifty thousand HUF. Full text Hungarian Website kereses.magyarorszag.hu References - Legislation Implements Law No. XXVIII of 1998 on animal protection. Legislation | Hungary | 1998 (2015) Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal production, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Transport/storage, Keeping of live animals, Wild fauna Source: FAO, FAOLEX