Selling animals: fine for ads without an identification code

A new one came into effect at the end of September measuring unit relating to the trade, import and conservation of wild and exotic animals. In addition, it also contains criminal law provisions to punish the illegal trade from protected species regulate the sale of pets.

Prevention and control is also a goal diseases of the animals that can be transmitted to animals or humans, thereby reducing the risk of zoonosis. In short, wild and exotic species that do not belong to the fauna and flora of a certain geographical area, but have arrived there through human intervention. Animals must have one veterinary certification with their hygienic conditions. The provision relates to all animals, companion animals and wild and exotic species designated in the Decree.

Anyone who publishes announcements of animals for sale or transfer, even through the print media, must state in the announcement itself the identification of the animal or mare in the case of puppies that are not yet required by law or at least always available at the request of the competent authorities. It is prohibited for anyone to import, keep, trade and reproduce living animals of wild and exotic species from their natural environment, as well as hybrids between specimens of the above species and other wild species or domesticated forms taken from their natural environment.

Decision

The veterinary services of the local health authorities and others competent authorities they check whether the provisions of the new decree are being complied with. In the event of detention irregularities, you risk a administrative sanction from 1000 to 5 thousand euros. Even with regard to welfare or in the absence of a vet identification code and certification.