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Decree relative to the keeping of furred animals (No. 901 of 1998).

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998 (2004)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal welfare Authorization/permit Animal by-products
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The Decree consist of 28 sections, divided into 6 Chapters: Scope, application sphere, and definitions (I); Keeping, supervision over and care of furred animals (II); Special provisions for mink and polecats (III); Special provisions for foxes (IV); Stupefying, killing and stripping of furs (V); Final provisions. The scope of the Decree is to provide for the proper keeping and wellbeing of furred animals. Requirements for proper keeping of animals have regard to the premises where animals are kept, water and feed supply, and the handling of animals. Use of certain substances is forbidden.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 73 of 1974 relative to animal protection.

Legislation | Norway | 1974 (2003)

Keyword: Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Animal welfare, Biotechnology, Authorization/permit, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX