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Regional Act No. 12 making provision on keeping and trade in exotic animals

Country/Territory
Italy
Territorial subdivision
Marche
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Alien species International trade Keeping of live animals Authorization/permit Institution Data collection/reporting Offences/penalties Wild fauna
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
The Regional Act came into force on 16 August 2002.
Abstract

This Regional Act has been enacted to lay down rules applicable to the keeping and trade in exotic animals. The Regional Council shall draw up the list of animal species covered by these provisions. The list shall be updated annually (art. 1). Article 2 provides for the setting up of a Technical and Scientific Committee which shall perform advisory functions. Keepers of exotic species must notify the Mayor of the competent Commune. Trade in exotic animals is subject to the previous issue of an authorization by the competent Commune as per article 4. Article 8 deals with the surveillance system. Articles 10 and 11 provide for the seizure of the animals and application of penalties in case of infringement.

Full text
Italian
Website
www.regione.marche.it