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Regional Act No. 5 on animal welfare.

Country/Territory
Italy
Territorial subdivision
Emilia-Romagna
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Bollettino Ufficiale della Regione Emilia-Romagna No. 30, 18 February 2005.
Subject
Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal welfare Offences/penalties Basic legislation Protection of species
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

The present Regional Act, pursuant to the principles and rules laid down at the national level by Act No. 189 of 2004, establishes particular provisions to ensure the protection of animals against cruelty. The application scope includes not only domestic animals, but also specimens belonging to those species which are protected by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora of 1973. Articles 8 and 9 lay down specific measures to safeguard wildlife species and birds. Article 14 establishes penalties.

Full text
Italian
Website
www.gazzettaufficiale.it

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 189 prohibiting cruelty to animals.

Legislation | Italy | 2004

Keyword: Animal welfare, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Regional Act No. 3 amending and supplementing Regional Act No. 5 of 2005 on animal welfare.

Legislation | Italy | 2013

Keyword: Animal welfare, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX