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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