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Sultani Decree No.21 of 2017 issuing the Animal Welfare Law.

Pays/Territoire
Oman
Type du document
Législation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Sujet
Bétail, Pêche, Espèces sauvages et écosystèmes
Mot clé
Protection des animaux Oiseaux Aliments pour animaux Abattage Traçabilité/traçage du produit Inspection Autorisation/permis Recherche Reptiles Amphibiens Faune sauvage
Aire géographique
Asie, Océan Indien, Moyen-Orient, Afrique du Nord et Proche-Orient, Asie Occidentale
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Résumé

This Decree issues the Animal Welfare Law of Oman. The Law consisting of 17 articles aims at guaranteeing that owners and carers of animals shall take all precautions to ensure that no harm, injury or pain or suffering is caused to the animals. The animals are defined as “all types of animals, including birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.” Those responsible for animals must provide appropriate facilities and living conditions necessary for the accommodation of animals, involving areas where the animals are kept, bred, raised, slaughtered or treated, including public and private places. Animal owners and carers must provide an adequate number of qualified workers with suitable knowledge and expertise with regards to animal welfare. Animals must be looked after and their statuses must be checked at least once a day, and must not be abandoned. If animals need to be let go, individuals may coordinate with the appropriate authorities. Animals must be fed in accordance to their type and age, with quantities that would maintain their health. Animals must also be transported, whether by land, sea, and air, in means that would guarantee their safety. Animals may not be used for scientific experimentation without appropriate licensing from the competent authorities. Animals cannot be traded or displayed if they are suffering from illness or exhaustion. They cannot be left in inappropriate areas, or be left neglected. Animal health must be a priority for those responsible for them, and animals must be taken to veterinary doctors in order for them to be checked and treated if necessary. The Law provides also for sanctions for who violates the provisions. Employees, who are entrusted to exercise judicial control, may enter any establishment for inspection, also private residential houses with particular measures. Employees in judicial control may inspect any animals inside the facilities, perform tests and take samples, and may detain animals suspected of injury or ill health. The owner or person responsible for the animals within any facility shall provide the necessary facilities for authorized personnel. Finally, authorized personnel may place distinctive marks on animals in such a way that each animal can be identified separately. These marks may not be removed from animals without the prior consent of the competent authority.

Texte intégral
Arabe
Site web
www.mola.gov.om

Références - Législation

Implementé par

Ministerial Resolution No.255/2020 to issue the executive regulations for the Animal Welfare Law.

Législation | Oman | 2020

Mot clé: Santé des animaux, Protection des animaux, Autorisation/permis, Inspection, Recherche

Source: FAO, FAOLEX