Law No. 10.412 amending Law No. 10.169 on animal protection within the State. Country/Territory Brazil Territorial subdivision Maranhão Document type Legislation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Animal welfare Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Hygiene/sanitary procedures Offences/penalties Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Law amends several provisions on animal protection within the State of Maranhão, established by Law No. 10.169. Amendments deal with the definition of wild, exotic and domestic animals; laying down the requirements to be satisfied in order to protect animal health; to establish measures for animal welfare in captivity, to provide for animal marketing, etc. Furthermore, it establishes offences and penalties for illegal activities. Full text Portuguese Website www.normasbrasil.com.br References - Legislation Amends Law No. 10.169 providing for animal protection within the State. Legislation | Brazil | 2014 Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Basic legislation Source: FAO, FAOLEX