Introductory Ordinance relating to the federal legislation on animal protection (Animal Protection Ordinance). Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Nidwalden Document type Regulation Date 1986 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Internal trade Authorization/permit Inspection Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The present Ordinance enforces the Federal Animal Protection Act of 9 March 1978. In particular, the Ordinance sets out in details the competent authorities in the Canton responsible for the enforcement of the aforementioned Federal Act. The text consists of 18 articles divided into 3 Parts as follows: Organization (I); Proceedings (II); Final provisions (III). One Annex is enclosed. Full text German Website www.nw.ch References - Legislation Implements Loi fédérale sur la protection des animaux (LPA). Legislation | Switzerland | 1978 (2006) Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Transport/storage, Research, Slaughtering, Subsidy/incentive Source: FAO, FAOLEX