Emergency Euthanasia of Animals Regulations, 2015 (L.N. 193 of 2015). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract The scope of these Regulations is to implement national measures, pursuant to article 11 of the Animal Welfare Act, with respect to the emergency euthanasia of animals in public places and spaces within the Maltese territory. Animals that have been victims of an accident that prevents their transport for welfare reasons may undergo emergency euthanasia on the spot. The aim is to spare any avoidable pain, distress or suffering to the animal. Full text English Website www.gov.mt References - Legislation Implements Animal Welfare Act, 2001 (Act No. XXV of 2001). Legislation | Malta | 2001 Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Animal production, Biotechnology, Authorization/permit, Basic legislation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Emergency Euthanasia of Animals (Amendment) Regulations, 2023 (L.N. 139 of 2023). Legislation | Malta | 2023 Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX