Keeping of Wild Animals in Zoos Regulations, 2003 (L.N. 265 of 2003). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Keeping of live animals Biodiversity Authorization/permit Inspection Offences/penalties Wild fauna Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract These Regulations apply to the keeping of wild animals in zoos. With a view to protecting wild fauna and preserving biodiversity, the Regulations provide for the issue of licences and for the inspection of zoos on the territory of Malta, in compliance with the rules laid down in Directive 1999/22/EC. Regulation 6 sets out penalties. Full text English Website www.doi.gov.mt References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 1999/22/EC relating to the keeping of wild animals in zoos. Legislation | European Union | 1999 Keyword: Keeping of live animals, Biodiversity, Data collection/reporting, Wild fauna Source: FAO, FAOLEX