Regulation on species or groups of species of animals particularly dangerous for human life and health.

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Dangerous animal/harmful animal Wild fauna

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

The Regulation enters into force on 1 January 2007.

Abstract

The Regulation of the Minister of Environment, which is composed of two paragraphs and one Annex, establishes species or groups of species particularly dangerous for human life and health, including predatory and poisonous animals. The animals are divided into categories depending on the level of danger for a human. It is forbidden to breed these animals and keep them out of zoological gardens, research institutes and circuses. The list of these species and groups of species is defined in the Annex.

Full text

Polish

Website

isap.sejm.gov.pl

References - Legislation

Implements

Nature Conservation Act.

Legislation | Poland | 2004 (2022)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products, Offences/penalties, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Regulation amending the Regulation on species or groups of species of animals particularly dangerous for human life and health.

Legislation | Poland | 2005

Keyword: Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX