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Law on animal protection.

Country/Territory
Croatia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal production Animal reproduction Animal welfare Basic legislation Ranching/captive breeding Inspection Offences/penalties Slaughtering Research
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force eight days after its publication in the Official Gazette, except for the provisions of article 70, article 71, article 86 (Paragraph 1, Item 8), article 90 (Items 3, 4 and 5) which will start applying from 31 December 2018.
Abstract

This Law establishes the necessary responsibilities and obligations of natural and legal persons for the protection of animals during their physical use, which includes the protection of animal life, health and welfare.

Full text
Croatian
Website
www.nn.hr

References - Legislation

Repeals

Animal Protection Act.

Legislation | Croatia | 2006

Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Basic legislation, Slaughtering, Standards, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

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Legislation | Croatia | 2021

Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Education, Processing/handling, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation prohibiting the import of hides and skins of young seals of certain species of seals.

Legislation | Croatia | 2021

Keyword: Marine mammals, Wildlife products, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the conditions to be fulfilled by animal shelters.

Legislation | Croatia | 2019

Keyword: Animal welfare, Transport/storage, Data collection/reporting, Registration, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal health, Vaccination, Processing/handling, Quarantine, Disinfection/disinfestation, Biosecurity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the conditions to be met by pet shops and wholesale premises.

Legislation | Croatia | 2019

Keyword: Animal welfare, Education, Transport/storage, Internal trade, Processing/handling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the manner and financing of reproduction control of abandoned dogs in the area of Međimurje County.

Legislation | Croatia | 2018

Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Vaccination, Local government, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Public health, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the conditions that must be met by breeding pets intended for sale.

Legislation | Croatia | 2022

Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Internal trade, Ranching/captive breeding

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law amending the Law on animal protection.

Legislation | Croatia | 2019

Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Inspection, Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX