Order No. 1261 on ban of keeping special animals. Country/Territory Denmark Document type Regulation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Registration Dangerous animal/harmful animal Birds Authorization/permit Ranching/captive breeding Marking/identification Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes 1 January 2016. Abstract Animal species listed in Appendix 1 may not be kept privately, as they may be dangerous in respect of correct animal welfare. Animals include 1) breeding of deer, and 2) agricultural and farming of breeding ostriches. Fines will be applied for non-compliance with these regulations. For those who, at the time of entry into force of this Order, are in lawful possession of one or more of animals listed in the Appendix, shall be authorized to keep these on the condition that they have been approved by the Ministry of Environment and Food; that the animals are marked or identified; that measures are taken in order ot ensure animals cannot reproduce. Full text Danish Website www.retsinformation.dk References - Legislation Implements Order No. 511 on the functions and powers of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries. Legislation | Denmark | 2015 Keyword: Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Aquaculture, Policy/planning, Food quality control/food safety, Codex Alimentarius, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Order No. 208 on ban of keeping special animals. Legislation | Denmark | 2014 Keyword: Animal reproduction, Animal welfare, Registration, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Birds, Authorization/permit, Ranching/captive breeding, Certification Source: FAO, FAOLEX