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Regulation amending the Regulation on keeping, producing and trading of game and wild animals and of the products acquired.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 31533, 6th of July 2021.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Wild fauna Wildlife products Keeping of live animals Animal health Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Regulation makes amendments in the Principal Regulation regarding the cancellation of production permit, and actions to be taken in case there are sick and incurable animals in the facility. Article 45 of the Principal Regulation is amended as "Individuals are allowed to keep live game and wild animals as a hobby without trade and profit purposes, provided that the number does not exceed ten units for all mammals and reptiles, inclusive of cubs, but excluding predators, dangerous and poisonous species, and provided that it complies with the legislation in force and the international agreements to which Turkey is a party to". Furthermore, this Regulation repeals Articles 31 and 32 regarding keeping wild and game animals in zoo.

Full text
Turkish
Website
www.resmigazete.gov.tr

References - Legislation

Amends

Regulation on keeping, producing and trading of game and wild animals and of the products acquired.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2005

Keyword: Wild fauna, Wildlife products, Keeping of live animals, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Ranching/captive breeding

Source: FAO, FAOLEX