Law on livestock. Country/Territory Bulgaria Document type Legislation Date 2000 (2020) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Animal production Animal reproduction Basic legislation Genetic resources Inspection Internal trade International trade Offences/penalties Sustainable development Geographical area Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Law originally entered into force on 9 September 2000. Abstract This Law officially regulates: the organization and management of livestock; breeding of livestock on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria; the production of livestock, semen, ova and embryos (genetic materials and resources); the marketing of live animals, semen, ova and embryos; the status of operation and assistance for livestock organizations; the rights and obligations of natural and legal entities related to the activities in livestock sector; the conditions and prerequisites for sustainable development in livestock sector; inspection and offences and penalties. Full text Bulgarian Website www.government.bg References - Legislation Implemented by Regulation on the terms and conditions for the activity of farms in mountainous and other less favored areas. Legislation | Bulgaria | 2011 Keyword: Animal production, Subsidy/incentive, Family farming, Business/industry/corporations, Classification/declassification Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation for the organization and activity of the Animal Husbandry Council. Legislation | Bulgaria | 2021 Keyword: Animal production, Agricultural extension, Institution, Agricultural development Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation No. 1 of 9 January 2008 on requirements for the marketing of eggs for consumption. Legislation | Bulgaria | 2008 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Poultry products, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling, Procedural matters, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation on the organization and activities of the National Council for Genetic Resources in Livestock. Legislation | Bulgaria | 2011 Keyword: Animal production, Genetic resources, Institution, Sustainable use Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ordinance № 3 of 3 September 2020 on the terms and conditions for exercising control over activities of breeding organizations. Legislation | Bulgaria | 2020 Keyword: Animal production, Animal reproduction, Inspection, Genetic resources, Procedural matters, Monitoring Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation on the organization and activity of the National Council for genetic resources in animal husbandry. Legislation | Bulgaria | 2021 Keyword: Animal reproduction, Genetic resources, Institution, Cattle, Equine-animals, Swine, Sheep/goats, Apiculture/sericulture, Poultry, Animal production Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulations on organization and activity of the commission for recognition of breeding organizations, approval of breeding programmes and on permits for breeding activities. Legislation | Bulgaria | 2020 Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Ranching/captive breeding, Authorization/permit, Cooperative/producer organization Source: FAO, FAOLEX