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Ordinance implementing the Animal Protection Act.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Schaffhausen
Document type
Regulation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Cattle Animal production Slaughtering Animal welfare Royalties/fees Institution Pests/diseases Offences/penalties Animal health
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 January 2009.
Abstract

The present Ordinance implements the Federal Animal Protection Act of 16 December 2005. In particular, article 1 establishes that the Interior Office is the competent authority in the Canton. The text deals with the following matters: terms of reference of local authorities; the Veterinary Office, the Agricultural Office, the Animal Experiment Commission; examination of animals for slaughter and of meat, taking stock of animals, transitional provisions, fees, etc. The text consists of 12 articles divided into 2 Parts.

Full text
German
Website
www.sh.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Ordonnance sur la protection des animaux (OPAn).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2008 (2022)

Keyword: Animal welfare, Subsidy/incentive, Research, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Transport/storage, Slaughtering, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Keeping of live animals, Cartilaginous fishes, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Loi fédérale sur la protection des animaux (LPA).

Legislation | Switzerland | 2005 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Animal production, Internal trade, Transport/storage, Research, Slaughtering, Subsidy/incentive, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Keeping of live animals, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Ordinance implementing the Animal Protection Law.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1985

Keyword: Cattle, Slaughtering, Royalties/fees, Institution, Pests/diseases, Offences/penalties, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX