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Decree no. 283/2020 on details on the protection of pets, requirements for the capture of stray animals and requirements for quarantine stations and animal shelters.

Country/Territory
Slovakia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Collection of Laws No. 283 of 2020
Subject
Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal health Animal welfare Inspection Monitoring Offences/penalties Hygiene/sanitary procedures Wild fauna
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
This Decree entered into force on 13 October 2020.
Abstract

This Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, which is composed of 20 articles and nine Annexes, lays down: (a) details on the protection of pets; (b) requirements for the capture of stray animals; (c) requirements for quarantine stations and animal shelters. For the purposes of this Decree pet is defined as an individual of a domesticated dog, cat, ferret or rabbit species or an individual of an amphibian, reptile, rodent, ornamental fish or bird species, including their hybrids. General requirements for the protection of pets mean securing daily inspections of animals kept in a breeding establishment where their welfare depends on timely attention of humans. Special requirements are defined for the protection of gods (art. 4), cats and ferrets (art. 5), rodents and rabbits (art. 6), birds (art. 7), reptiles and amphibians (art. 8), ornamental fish (art. 9).

Full text
Slovak
Website
www.zakonypreludi.sk

References - Legislation

Implements

Act no. 39/2007 on veterinary care.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2006 (2021)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Poultry products, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Animal health, Animal reproduction

Source: FAO, FAOLEX