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Owning and Keeping of Dangerous Animals Regulations, 2016 (L.N. 46 of 2016).

Country/Territory
Malta
Document type
Regulation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Dangerous animal/harmful animal Keeping of live animals Wild fauna
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

These Regulations lay down the procedures for the registration of dangerous animals and their transfer, registration as keeper and the proper keeping of such animals in Malta. The Director responsible for Veterinary Services may deem any animal to be a dangerous animal. Dangerous animals shall only be kept in licenced zoos.

Full text
English
Website
www.doi.gov.mt

References - Legislation

Amended by

Owning and Keeping of Dangerous Animals (Amendment) Regulations, 2023 (L.N. 115 of 2023).

Legislation | Malta | 2023

Keyword: Animal by-products, Animal reproduction, Animal health, Animal welfare, Authorization/permit, Keeping of live animals, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Pests/diseases, Standards, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX