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Law on the care, keeping and use of animals (XI-2271).

Country/Territory
Lithuania
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal welfare Transport/storage Slaughtering Hygiene/sanitary procedures Research Inspection Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Basic legislation
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its promulgation.
Abstract

The Law shall establish the general principles of behaviour of natural and legal persons towards domesticated, designated for economic purposes, decorative, laboratory, captive and wild animals, in order to protect them from suffering, cruel treatment and other negative pressures.

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