Animal Protection Act. Pays/Territoire Estonie Type du document Législation Date 1992 (1998) Source FAO, FAOLEX Source d'origine Estonian Legislation in Translation, publication of the Estonian Translation and Legislative Support Centre, pp. 69-74. Sujet Bétail, Espèces sauvages et écosystèmes Mot clé Protection des animaux Abattage Chasse/capture Protection des espèces Aire géographique Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Pays de l'Union Européenne, Europe du Nord Entry into force notes Entered into force on 17 December 1992. Résumé The purpose of this Act is to protect animals, including birds, fish, insects (but excluding micro-organisms) living in natural or artificial conditions. Section 2 contains definitions. Sections 3 prohibits maltreatment or killing except in cases provided for in section 4 of animals. Section 4 specifies circumstances in which it is allowed to kill animals. Section 5 prohibits killing of animals in presence of children except in circumstances listed. Section 7 provides for the payment of costs of "emergency slaughter". The veterinary and Food Inspectorate shall exercise State supervision over the implementation of the present Act. Section 9 provides for liability of offenders. Texte intégral Anglais Références - Législation Abrogé par Animal Protection Act (2000). Législation | Estonie | 2000 (2022) Mot clé: Protection des animaux, Législation de base, Transport/dépôt, Commerce intérieur, Responsabilité/indemnisation, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Abattage, Santé des animaux, Détention d'animaux vivants, Organisme génétiquement modifié (OGM), Faune sauvage Source: FAO, FAOLEX