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. Full text English