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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