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Law No. 10.743 establishing animal health protection within the State of Paraíba.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Paraíba
Document type
Legislation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Animal production Animal welfare Basic legislation
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, consisting of 23 articles divided into 5 Chapters, provides for Animal Health protection within the State of Paraiba. This State Law establishes standards for the protection of animals in the state, seeking to reconcile the socio-economic development with environmental preservation in accordance with art. 32 of Law No. 9.605 of 12 February 1998. It prohibits the practice of mistreatment of animals and establishes that any actions resulting from carelessness or voluntary and intentional act, which undermines domestic, urban, native or exotic animal welfare and health is strictly prohibited in the State.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.normasbrasil.com.br