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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Zoo Law.

Country/Territory
Germany
Territorial subdivision
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Law on the keeping of wild animals in zoos and enclosed areas.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Wild fauna Wild flora Authorization/permit Access right Access-to-information Inspection Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Law implements the Council Directive 1999/22/EC relating to the keeping of wild animals in zoos. The text consisting of 14 articles deals with the following matters: purpose of the Law, definition of terms, authorization of a zoo, requirements to open a zoo, competent authorities, revocation and closing of a zoo, surveillance , access right, access-to-information, authorization for zoological gardens and enclosed areas, protection of denomination , competencies, limitation of fundamental rights, penalties and transitional provisions.

Full text
German
Website
www.mecklenburg-vorpommern.de