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