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

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal No. 25847 of 16 June 2005.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Wild fauna Wildlife products Keeping of live animals Animal health Authorization/permit Ranching/captive breeding
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 16 June 2005.
Abstract

The objective of this Regulation is to define the rules and principles of raising and trading game and wild animals and their products. Individuals and companies are allowed to breed game and wild animals after obtaining permission from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry. Procedural details are given in the Regulation. Producers are obliged to establish and maintain the required surviving environment for these animals and to keep a breeding log for all the species in the site. Producers who wish to release such animals to nature after a specified period of time shall have the animals undergo a health examination. Provisions on how to handle a disease outbreak in the production sites are discussed in detail in the Regulation. Individuals and companies who wish to set up a zoo or circus are obliged to apply to the Provincial Directorates of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, together with the documents required in the Regulation, to obtain a permit. Individuals are allowed to keep live game and wild animals as a hobby, provided that the number does not exceed ten units for all mammals and reptiles, inclusive of cubs, but excluding predators and poisonous species. Winged species should not exceed fifty units. Individuals and companies who wish to be involved in the trading of wild animals should apply to the Provincial Directorates of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry. Domestic and international trading of such animals and products acquired from them have some restrictions and these are specified in the Regulation.

Full text
Turkish

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 5199 protection of animals.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2004

Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hunting Law (No. 4915).

Legislation | Türkiye | 2003

Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Certification, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

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

Legislation | Türkiye | 2021

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX