Regulation № 4 of 1 February 2021 on the implementation of the National Programme for Controlling the Population of Stray Dogs on the Territory of the Republic of Bulgaria and on the procedures for its implementation, the financing mechanism and reporting.

Subject

Livestock

Keyword

Animal welfare Policy/planning Processing/handling Public health Dangerous animal/harmful animal

Geographical area

Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

This text enters into force on the day of its publication in the Official Gazette (published on 9 February 2021).

Abstract

This Regulation, based on the provisions of the Bulgarian Animal Protection Act, determines the following: 1. procedure for implementation of the National Programme for control of the population of stray dogs on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria and procedures for its implementation; 2. requirements to the municipal programmes and plans under article 40 (paragraph 3) of the above mentioned Animal Protection Act; 3. mechanisms of financing and related reporting. This national programme shall be based on the following principles: 1. achieving a healthy environment for the citizens of the Republic of Bulgaria and improving animal welfare; 2. management and reduction of the population of stray dogs in an effective way through the application of indicated techniques (mass castration).

Full text

Bulgarian

Website

dv.parliament.bg

References - Legislation

Implements

Animal Protection Act.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2008

Keyword: Animal welfare, Basic legislation, Animal health, Inspection, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Education, Local government, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX