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Law No. 5199 protection of animals.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal No. 25509, 1 July 2004.
Subject
Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal health Animal welfare Basic legislation
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Journal.
Abstract

The aim of this Law is to protect the animals including wild animals, to preserve their right to life and to prevent them from pain and torture. It contains specific provisions on slaughtering, keeping of animals, ethology, protection of wild species, pets, equine animals and animals for human consumption. The Act further provides for supervision, restrictions regarding the keeping of animals, medical treatment and slaughtering of animals and contains penalty provisions.

Full text
Turkish
Website
www.resmigazete.gov.tr

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