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Regional Law No. 123-ZAO “On granting local self-government bodies of municipal areas and urban districts some state powers in with regard to the treatment of animals”.

Country/Territory
Russian Federation
Territorial subdivision
Yamalo-Nents
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal welfare Local government Transport/storage
Geographical area
Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Regional Law enters into force on 1 January 2020.
Abstract

This Regional Law regulates relations arising in connection with the granting to local governments of municipal areas and urban districts of the Chelyabinsk region for an unlimited period of time of certain state powers to organize activities in the field of handling and treatment of ownerless animals. Local self-government bodies are vested with state powers, which include: (a) catching ownerless animals, including their transportation and immediate transfer to animal shelters; (b) arrangements performed in shelters for animals, including: 1) keeping ownerless animals in shelters; 2) return of lost animals to their owners, as well as the search for new owners of ownerless animals; 3) return of animals without owners, who do not show unmotivated aggression, to their former habitats; 4) accommodation in shelters for animals. Local self-government shall be granted the aforesaid powers for the unlimited period of time.

Full text
Russian
Website
pravo.gov.ru

References - Legislation

Implements

Federal Law No. 498-FZ “On responsible treatment of animals”.

Legislation | Russian Federation | 2018

Keyword: Animal welfare, Management/conservation, Alien species, Ranching/captive breeding, Animal health, Local government, Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX