Decree No. 8 of 1998 of the Government on detailed rules of protection, keeping, exhibition and utilization of protected animals.

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Keeping of live animals Animal welfare Marking/identification Authorization/permit Protection of species Wild fauna

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries

Abstract

Activities falling under this Decree may be carried out only if authorized. Requirements for authorization are also specified. In particular, conditions for keeping are shown in Annex 1, and Annex 2 determines professional requisites of the keeper. This Decree also deals with the marking of protected animals. Authorizations shall be issued by the territorially competent nature protection authority or, in certain cases, by the Ministry.

Full text

Hungarian

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. LIII of 1996 on Nature Conservation.

Legislation | Hungary | 1996 (2023)

Keyword: Management/conservation, Protected area, Policy/planning, Institution, Access-to-information, Offences/penalties, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Decree No. 348 of 2006 (XII. 23.) Korm. of the Government on detailed rules of protection, keeping, exhibition and utilization of protected animal species.

Legislation | Hungary | 2006 (2013)

Keyword: Keeping of live animals, Animal welfare, Marking/identification, Authorization/permit, Protection of species, Trade in species, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX