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Federal Law No. 22 of 2016 regulating the Possession of Dangerous Animals.

Pays/Territoire
Émirats arabes unis
Type du document
Législation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Sujet
Bétail
Mot clé
Aliments pour animaux Santé des animaux Protection des animaux Animal dangereux/animal nocif Autorisation/permis Enregistrement Traçabilité/traçage du produit Vaccination
Aire géographique
Moyen-Orient, Afrique du Nord et Proche-Orient, Golfe Persique
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Résumé

This Law consisting of 35 articles and 2 Annexes aims at (i) organizing the ownership, possession, trading, and breeding of dangerous animals; (ii) protecting humans and other animals from the harm of dangerous animals and the transmission of their diseases and their causes to them and other animals; (iii) ensuring that the animals are receiving good care. According to article 4, the possession of dangerous animals is allowed, with the requested registration, only to zoos, animal parks, circuses, breeding centers as well as specialized care and harboring centers, and scientific research centers and institutions. Without the prior consent of the competent authority, the facilities cannot organize exhibitions, competitions, or shows of dangerous animals (art.5). Obligations of the facilities concern (i) insurance against the risks of dangerous animals; (ii) health care and immunization against diseases; (iii) safe and suitable shelters; (iv) feeding with food that is appropriate to their age and type and in sufficient quantities; (v) providing appropriate training to the Facility’s employees. Registers for the licensed Facilities shall be established at the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and the competent authority. The Law also deals with (i) reporting on dangerous animals; (ii) possession of dogs including registration, the deal with dangerous dogs specified in Annex 2, and leashing use; (iii) penalties; (iv) identification labels.

Texte intégral
Arabe/Anglais
Site web
www.moccae.gov.ae; https

Références - Législation

Amendé par

Ministerial Decree No. 190 of 2021 to amend Annex No. 2 attached to Federal Law No. 22 of 2016 on Regulating Possession of Dangerous Animals.

Législation | Émirats arabes unis | 2021

Mot clé: Protection des animaux, Animal dangereux/animal nocif, Commerce international, Santé publique, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX