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The Central Animal Asylum Act.

Country/Territory
Poland
Document type
Legislation
Date
2022
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Journal of Laws 2022 Pos. 2375
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Ranching/captive breeding Endangered species Institution International trade Protection of species Trade in species Wild fauna
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 1 January 2024.
Abstract

This Act, which is composed of 37 articles, defines the tasks and organization of the Central Animals Asylum, as well as the rules for admitting animals to the Central Asylum and handling them. The Central Asylum is a temporary detention center for live animals belonging to: (1) invasive alien species; (2) CITES species; (3) dangerous species; (4) protected species. It is possible to temporarily keep in the Central Asylum also live animals of alien species, species of wild animals that are not CITES species for which separate veterinary regulations provide for the prohibition or restriction of import, transit or trade, and animals obtained as a result of crossing.

Full text
Polish
Website
isap.sejm.gov.pl