Some Regulations From the New Animal Protection Act
- ban on breeding animals for fur with a transition period of ten years
- ban on giving away live animals as prizes in lotteries
- ban on sale of dogs and cats in pet stores
- ban on using wild animals in circuses
- ban on using wild animals in performances and entertainment
- ban on dog racing on hard surfaces
- ban on instigating and conducting of animal fighting except traditional bull fighting
- ban on force-feeding
- ban on ritual slaughter of animals without previous stunning
- mandatory providing of assistance to injured animals
- ban on ear-clipping and tail-docking of dogs, de-clawing of cats, removing of vocal chords
- ban on killing of healthy companion animals
- introducing of Ethical Committee and Committee for Animal Protection
- ban on animal experiments for the purpose of research or development of ingredients, combinations of ingredients or final cosmetic products
- ban on animal experiments for the purpose of testing cleansers and substances for disinfection of goods for general use
- ban on animal experiments for the purpose of testing weapons or any other war machinery
- ban on conducting animal experiments in elementary schools and high schools
- ban on using live animals as hunting baits
- ban on selling live animals to minor persons
- mandatory deliver of written care instructions along with every companion animal sold
- mandatory hire of qualified personal to work with animals
- every pet owner is obliged to control breeding of own companion animals and to take care of the offspring
- every county is obligated to build an animal shelter (euthanasia possible after 60 days)
- introduction of legal possibility to order permanent ban on keeping companion animals
- obligation to raise public awareness on animal protection
Explanations of the above listed regulations can be found here.
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