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Law no. 4711/2020 on Simplification of the framework for the exercise of economic activities under the responsibility of the Ministry of Rural Development and Food and other provisions.

Country/Territory
Greece
Document type
Legislation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette of Greek Republic, issue I, no. 145 of 2020.
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Special fund Institution Aquaculture Animal health Fish disease Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Seasons Cooperative/producer organization Packaging/labelling Tax/levy Milk/dairy products Animal production Animal reproduction Authorization/permit Animal welfare Drugs Business/industry/corporations Game Hunting/capture Wild fauna
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

This Law, consisting of 23 articles, and divided into three chapters, provides for amending legislative instruments, in order to simplify the framework for the exercise of the following activities under the responsibility of the Ministry of Rural Development and Food: licensing of aquaculture units, veterinary activities, breeding and reproduction units, livestock facilities; sanctions related to animal and fish theft and killing; description of functions of the Hellenic Agricultural Organisation (DIMITRA) and determination of maximum limit for its compensation payments; utilisation of agricultural and livestock special funds; payment of a special tax by the milk producers; mandatory labelling of milk products; wild boar hunting provisions, and game handling facilities; marketing of veterinary medicinal products; prohibition of use of animals in every kind of spectacle and related activities; restriction on fishing with circular nets.

Full text
Greek
Website
www.minagric.gr

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