Decree on the rescue centre for animals of wild species. Country/Territory Slovenia Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No. 98/2002 Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Keeping of live animals Animal welfare Birds Reptiles Crustaceans Molluscs Aquatic animals Amphibians Management/conservation Endangered species Protection of species Trade in species Wild fauna Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree entered into force on 5 December 2002. Abstract This Decree of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia lays down the method for the protection of animals of wild species in rescue centers, the procedure for selecting qualified persons to perform the related tasks, details on financing the protection of animals in rescue centers. Rescue centre is the space intended for temporary care or treatment of sick or injured animals which have not been able to survive in nature, and animals which were collected from the proprietor of illegal stay in captivity, export, import or other statutory reasons. Types of rescue centers are: for large mammals, for birds, for small terrestrial animals (small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates) and for aquatic animals (fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic animals). This Decree is composed of 27 articles divided into the following Sections: General provisions (Sec. 1); Rescue centre (Sec. 2); Protection of animals in rescue centers (Sec. 3); Functioning of rescue centers (Sec. 4); Control (Sec. 5); Transitional and final provisions (Sec. 6). Full text Slovenian Website www.pisrs.si References - Legislation Implements Nature Conservation Act. Legislation | Slovenia | 1999 (2023) Keyword: Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Protected area, Protection of environment, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Policy/planning, Authorization/permit, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Local government, Monitoring, National parks, Offences/penalties, Ecosystem preservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Zoning, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental fees/charges, Financing, Wildlife products Source: FAO, FAOLEX