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Federal Act amending the Animal Protection Act.

Country/Territory
Austria
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Bundesgesetzblatt für die Republik Österreich, Part I, No. 61, 25 April 2017, 12 pp.
Long title
Bundesgesetz, mit dem das Tierschutzgesetz geändert wird.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal welfare Animal reproduction Pests/diseases Institution Internal trade Data collection/reporting
Geographical area
Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Act introduces some amendments to the Animal Protection Act (BGBl. I No. 118/2004). In particular, the Act amends, inter alia, article 24a on Marking and registration of dogs and breeding cats; article 29 on Animal shelters, animal asylums; article 31 dealing with Keeping of animals for economic activities or for breeding or sale; article 41 concerning the Animal Protection Ombudsman; article 42 laying down provisions on Animal Protection Council; the Act adds also article 8a on Proh

Full text
German
Website
www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Amends

Animal Protection Act.

Legislation | Austria | 2004

Keyword: Animal welfare, Basic legislation, Disinfection/disinfestation, Transport/storage, Slaughtering, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX