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Law No. 17.491 establishing the policy for the native birds management of the Brazilian and exotic fauna within the State of Santa Catarina.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Santa Catarina
Document type
Legislation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal health Hygiene/sanitary procedures Birds Transport/storage Ranching/captive breeding Authorization/permit Animal welfare Internal trade International trade
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 48 articles divided into ten Chapters and one Annex, establishes the policy for the native birds management of the Brazilian and exotic fauna within the State of Santa Catarina. The policy of native bird management has the following objectives: protection, preservation and conservation of birds; creation, reproduction, marketing, maintenance, training, exhibition, transport, transfer, acquisition, custody, storage and use of birds; regulation of the tournaments and the championships that involve birds of the native and exotic fauna, created in domestic environment; and to promote the responsible use of birds, in compliance with the principles of sustainability, environmental balance and animal welfare. In addition, it lays down the requirements for register through the State Bird Control System (SECPA) and lists the categories of bird breeder's license for the Brazilian and exotic fauna.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.planalto.gov.br

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree No. 1.875 regulating management and breeding of Brazilian wild birds within the State of Santa Catarina.

Legislation | Brazil | 2018

Keyword: Animal health, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Birds, Transport/storage, Ranching/captive breeding, Authorization/permit, Animal welfare, Internal trade, International trade, Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX