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Law No.112 of 2015 approving the Animal Welfare Act for the countries of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf.

Country/Territory
Kuwait
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Animal welfare Internal trade International trade Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enetrs into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Law consists of 6 articles and implements the Law on Animal Welfare System approved in 2014 by the Council of Arab Countries. Article 2 deals with the penalties, including imprisonment and the payment of a fine, for non-compliance with the articles related to the treatment and care of the animals, while Article 3 deals with the penalties, including the imprisonment and the payment of a fine, for those who trade in predators. The bodies that obtain a permit from PAAF for activities such as authorized circuses and zoos are excluded. The Law approved by the GCC is attached.

Full text
Arabic
Website
mesferlaw.com

References - Legislation

Implements

Animal Welfare Act of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf.

Legislation | 2013

Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Transport/storage, Inspection, Slaughtering, Research, Authorization/permit, Marking/identification, Royalties/fees, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Resolution No.1002 of 2017 regarding the Executive Regulations of Law No.112 of 2015 approving the Animal Welfare Act for the countries of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf.

Legislation | Kuwait | 2017

Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, International trade, Research, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX