Decree on protection of animal species requiring special care. Country/Territory Czechia Document type Regulation Date 2021 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Collection of Laws 451/2021 Subject Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Animal welfare Animal health Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Decree entered into force on 1 January 2022. Abstract This Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture, which is composed of 11 articles and two Annexes, establishes species of animals requiring special care (art. 3), requirements for the care of animal species requiring special care (art.. 4), requirements for premises and equipment for the rearing of species requiring special care (art. 5), requirements for security and marking of premises for venomous snake and crocodile breeding (art. 6), requirements for care and requirements for premises and equipment for venomous snake breeding (art. 7) and requirements for crocodile breeding premises and equipment (art. 8). Full text Czech Website www.zakonyprolidi.cz References - Legislation Implements Act no. 246/1992 on the protection of animals against cruelty. Legislation | Czechia | 1992 (2017) Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Slaughtering, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Decree establishing animal species requiring special care. Legislation | Czechia | 2008 Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX