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Regulation on minimum requirements to be met by the center and minimum requirements for the care of animals kept in the center.

Country/Territory
Poland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2022
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Journal of Laws 2022 Pos. 1021
Subject
Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal welfare Ranching/captive breeding Keeping of live animals Wild fauna
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
The Regulation entered into force on 28 May 2022.
Abstract

This Regulation of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, which is composed of ten paragraphs and two Annexes, lays down minimum requirements to be met by the center concerning care of animals kept in the center including obtained wild animals and transport of wild animals. Such center is protected from the access of third parties, access of other animals and the escape of animals kept in it. The surfaces of walls and floors in the center are made of materials resistant to severe mechanical damage caused by animals and cleaning agents, harmless to health of animals and not causing injuries to animals. Equipment and devices in the center are protected in a way preventing their damage and injury of animals. Furthermore the Regulation provides requirements for rooms where animals are kept, and for boxes, pens, cages, terrariums and aquariums.

Full text
Polish
Website
isap.sejm.gov.pl

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2010/63/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes.

Legislation | European Union | 2010

Keyword: Animal welfare, Authorization/permit, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on the protection of animals used for scientific or educational purposes.

Legislation | Poland | 2015 (2023)

Keyword: Animal welfare, Authorization/permit, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Regulation on minimum requirements to be met by the center and minimum requirements for the care of animals kept in the center.

Legislation | Poland | 2016

Keyword: Animal welfare, Ranching/captive breeding, Keeping of live animals, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX