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Original Language Title: změna zákona na ochranu zvířat proti týrání

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77/2004 Coll.


LAW
Dated 21 January 2004

Amending Act no. 246/1992 Coll., On protection of animals against cruelty
amended

Parliament has passed this Act of the Czech Republic:
Article I


Act no. 246/1992 Coll., On protection of animals against cruelty, as amended by Act No.
. 162/1993 Coll., Act no. 193/1994 Coll., Act no. 243/1997 Coll.
a Constitutional Court ruling promulgated under no. 30/1998 Coll., is amended as follows:

First In § 2 para. 1, "both wild and reared in human care
" are deleted.

Second In § 2, paragraph 2 reads:

"(2) Paragraph 1 shall apply mutatis mutandis to other animals.".

Third § 3, including footnotes Nos. 1) and 1a) reads:

"§ 3

For the purposes of this Act

a) any living vertebrate animal, besides humans, including wild animal
individual and capable of independent life forms, not
however fetus or embryo,

b) wild animal animal belonging to a species whose population keeps
spontaneously in nature, even if the captive breeding
| || c) animals in human care of the animal, which is directly dependent upon
immediate human care,

d) farmed animal animals kept for the production of animal
products, wool, skin or fur, or for
other economic or business purposes, particularly cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, horses, donkeys and their hybrids
, poultry, rabbits, fur-bearing animals, deer and other animals
farmed animals and fish, including animals
produced as a result of genetic modifications or novel genetic combinations,

e) animal pet animal in which the economic effect is not
main purpose of breeding, either kept in the designated rooms || | housewives whose breeding serves primarily leisure activities
human or animal serving as his human companion,

F) dangerous animal animal that in a particular situation immediately
endangers human

G) dangerous species of animal species, which due to their
biological properties have special requirements for handling, positioning,
feeding, watering or treatment is normally eligible
endanger the health or life of man,

H) stray animal animals in human care, which is not under permanent
control or supervision of individuals or breeders and that
move freely outside their housing, trailing spaces or outside the home
his breeder | ||
I) abandoned animal animals originally in human care, which is not under
direct control or supervision of individuals or breeders and the
findings show that his keeper had left with the intention
get rid of him or She drove him,

J) experimental animal animals, including wild animals, which is
or to be used for experiments

K) farmer any legal or natural person holding or acting
(hereinafter the "acting"), animal or animals permanently or temporarily displaced
animal or animals traded operates slaughterhouses, shelters,
rescue stations, hotels and boarding houses for animals or zoos, ^ 1)
conducted experiments on animals or animals or animal hosts temptations, ^ 1)

L) judge of a person having at least 5 years of professional experience in the management or control
animal experiments, which were granted certificates
according to § 17 para. 1

M) state suffering of animals caused by any stimulus or intervention,
which the animal is unable to rid itself and that the animal causes pain,
injury, health disorder or death

N) excessive pain, pain inappropriate nature
required surgery,

O) killing any intervention or action that causes the death of an animal,

P) slaughter of killing an animal for slaughter-1a) in order to use his
products

R) death of an animal sacrifice, as painless as possible, set
veterinary equipment and furnishings made by a veterinarian
persons qualified according to § 17 para. 1, or carried out under their control
,

S) utýráním animal causing death due to pain or other
torment an animal acting human behavior that animal survives, but
which has resulted in the need for euthanasia for the consequences of suffering or sacrifice
prohibited methods (§ 5 para. 7 and § 14 para. 1
)


T) kupírováním ear cosmetic surgery on both sides of the animal's head in
which results in a similar shape to the loss of the pinna, and the
to change the appearance of the animal

U) any attempt to use an animal for experimental or other scientific purposes
which the animal causes or is likely to cause pain or suffering
, or which can lead to permanent damage or hinder the natural way of life
animal or as a result made
acts or acts performed or may lead to the animal
born with such an impairment; an attempt to consider cases where the animal was
excluded or suffering permanent damage
successful use of funds for general or local anesthesia,
reduce pain or other methods. Veterinary curative, preventive and diagnostic tasks
insemination and embryo transfer, animal slaughter or
labeling of animal husbandry and activities according to § 15 para. 8 are attempting
under this Act,

V) project attempts in writing expressed the intention and goal of animal experiments,
which shall include identification of user and device data on its
accreditation (§ 15 para. 2), in particular the identification of the person responsible for the care of || | animals in the user equipment; experimental project must also contain
designation of a person who is entitled to attempt to control (leading the experiment)
justification experiment, marking the species of animals, their number and
origin, the implementation modalities of trial and health conditions || | including mandatory method of trial and execution and completion
attempt

W) reflex testing accurately described by standard techniques, which are periodically
repeated

X) retrieval research experiments on animals used for scientific verification
presumption

Y) security guarantees experimental verification of the influence

First devices intended for clinical trials in human and veterinary medicine
,

Second funds intended for human and animal consumption,

Third resources and natural forces that may directly or indirectly affect the environment
,

A) an enterprise, institution, building, group of buildings or other premises,
in which the activities are animals; it may be a device
not wholly enclosed or covered, as well as mobile
device

Aa) livestock farm facilities, which are bred laboratory animals
,

Bb) supplying establishment device that supplies for consideration
laboratory animals

Cc) user equipment device in which animals are used for experiments
,

Dd) transport movement of live animals in vehicles, ^ 1)
including loading, unloading and reloading,

Ee) place of transhipment place where transport is interrupted in order
transfer animals from one means of transport to another means of transport
,

Ff) the place of departure the place where the animals are loaded for the first time in accordance with the plan
road means of transport or the place where the animals are
reloading after being unloaded and rested for 24 hours
if not a stop or a place of transit,

Gg) the final destination of the place of unloading in accordance with the plan trips from
vehicle, unless they stop or a place
transhipment

Hh) station rest in the itinerary prescribed place where transport is interrupted
that animals are cared for, fed and watered,

Ii) continuous rest period during a journey during which animals are not being moved
transport,

Jj) intensive livestock farming, in which farm animals are kept
under conditions in numbers, density and pieces, which provides the legal
provisions for current and frequent supervision of man who cares about their
health and welfare.

1) The Act no. 162/2003 Coll., On zoos and amending certain
laws (Act on Zoological Gardens).

1) § 3 of Act no. 166/1999 Coll., On veterinary care and amending certain
related laws (Veterinary Act). ".

Former footnotes no. 1) and 1a ) become footnotes
fn. 1b) and 1c), including references to footnotes.

4. In § 4 para. 1, letter b) reads:
| || "b) undergo animal training or public appearances or similar

Purpose, if this is linked to the animal pain, suffering, injury or other damage
, as well as educate, train or purposefully use
animal aggressive behavior towards humans or other animals. "|| |
fifth in § 4. c) the words "or trial" shall be deleted.

sixth Footnote. 1b) reads:

"1b) For example, Decree No. . 286/1999 Coll., which implements certain provisions
Act no. 166/1999 Coll., on veterinary care and amending
some related laws (veterinary Act), animal health and the protection
, on health conditions for the import, export and transit
veterinary products, veterinary sanitation and Attestation studies in
amended by Decree no. 399/2001 Coll., Decree no. 287/1999 Coll., on veterinary requirements
animal products, as amended
regulations. ".

seventh in § 4. f) the words" or preparing the animal to its release into the wild
"is replaced by" training or use
sheepdog or shepherd dog, preparing the animal to its release into the wild
or activities referred to in § 14 para. 7 ".

8th In § 4. g) the words "teeth" are replaced by "teeth
poison or scent glands".

9th § 4 letter i) reads:

"I) administered to an animal without the consent of a veterinarian-1c)
veterinary drugs and preparations ^ 2), with the exception of those that are freely on sale
carry out bloody crackdown, if not carried out by a person skilled
eligible and 1c ^) for these interventions are not hoof and horse shoeing
acts ".

10th Footnote. 1c) reads:

"1c) § 59 of Act no. 166/1999 Coll.".

11th Footnote. 2) reads:

"2) Act no. 166/1999 Coll., As amended.".

12th In § 4. n) the words "to bind" the words "or other
restraint", while the word "cause suffering" is replaced
"an animal or cause it can be assumed that they will cause,
injury, pain or injury. "

13th In § 4, letter p) reads:

"P) overfeed or feed the animal in a violent way, unless the surgery
necessary to save the life or preserve the health".

14th In § 4, at the end of letter r) is replaced by a comma and
letters) to x), including footnotes. 1d) and 1e) added:

'S) leave the animal with the exception of a wild animal with the intent to deprive him
expel or animal,

t) when handling live fish deprive fish scales or fins, fish fingers slips
under the lids to the gills or their fingers injected into the eye sockets
or forcibly expel eggs or milt, unless the procedure laid down
special legislation ^ 1d)

u) identify the animal freeze except fish and indicate the animal
hot-branded, with the exception of horses,

v) keep an animal manner or in areas which are in conflict with
special legislation ^ 1e)
w
) other than health grounds, cut antlers or part thereof
developmental stage living tissue, even if it would be accomplished using means for
general or local anesthesia,
reducing pain or other methods

x) using an electric current to restrict the movement of the limbs or body
animal outside use electric fences or apparatus for
electrical stunning and killing of animals or catching fish by
special law. ^ 1d)

1d) Act no. 102/1963 Coll., On fisheries, as amended.
Act no. 114/1992 Coll., On nature and landscape protection, as amended
regulations.

1e) For example, Decree no. 191/2002 Coll., On technical requirements for buildings in agriculture
.. "

15th in § 4 the present text becomes paragraph 1 and the following | || paragraphs 2 and 3, including footnotes. 1f) added:

"(2) paragraph 1 shall not apply to the operations or activities

A) related to the urgent need to save the life of animals or people in emergency situations
rescue work under special legal
regulations ^ 1f)

B) carried out according to the approved project attempts.

(3) may determine details Ministry of Agriculture (hereinafter
"Ministry") implementing legislation.

1f) For example, Act no. 239/2000 Coll., On the Integrated Rescue System
and amending certain laws, as amended. ".


16th After § 4, a new § 4a added:

"§ 4a

The promotion abuse is considered especially

a) exhibition, demonstration or other animal demonstrations, which were carried
procedure specified in § 4 para. 1 point . g) for public performances or
marshalling,

b) publication of the description or pictorial representations, which guides the procedures, practices
breeding or training, skin the animal and interference in its
health condition associated with animal cruelty under this Act,
if the accompanying information is not listed, or otherwise imply that it is a
activity prohibited under this Act. ".

17th In § 5 para. 2 letter e), including footnotes Nos. 2b), 2c) and 2d
) reads:

"E) ordered emergency veterinary 2b) or sanitary measures ^ 2c) at
protection against infections, ^ 2d)

2b) § 54 of Act no. 166/1999 Coll.

2c) Act no. 258/2000 Coll., on protection of public health and amending
some related laws, as amended.

2d) § 10 et seq. of Law no. 166 / 1999 Coll. ".

18th In § 5 para. 2 point. f) at the end the words "unless the
experimental project provides otherwise."

19th In § 5 para. 2 letter g), including footnotes Nos. 2e) reads:

"G) controlling the animal population in human care and wild animals;
without prejudice to the provisions of special legislation 2a ^) ^ 2e)

2e) Act no. 114/1992 .

Law no. 16/1997 Coll., on conditions for the import and export of endangered species
wild fauna and flora and other
measures to protect these species and on amending and supplementing Law no.
114/1992 Coll., on nature and landscape protection, as amended
regulations, as amended by Act no. 320/2002 Coll. ".

20th In § 5 para. 2 letter h), including footnotes. 2f) reads:

"H) rodent-2c), and measures to combat harmful organisms. ^ 2f)

2f) Act no. 120/2002 Coll., On conditions of placing of biocidal products and active substances on the
market and amending some related laws.

Act no. 147/1996 Coll., on phytosanitary care and amendments to some
related laws, as amended. ".

21st In § 5, at the end of paragraph 2 is replaced by a comma and
letter i), which including footnote no. 2 g) reads:

"I) imposed special measures in case of impossibility to identify the animal
under special laws. ^ 2 g)

2 g) § 22 of Act no. 154/2000 Coll., On breeding and registration
livestock and amending certain related laws
(Breeding Act), as amended by Act no. 309/2002 Coll.

§ 53 of Act no. 166/1999 Coll. ".

22nd In § 5, paragraph 3 reads:

"(3) The slaughter of livestock bleeding may be carried out only after their stunning
guaranteeing a loss of sensation and perception throughout
bleeding time. Cull processing animal before bleeding
is prohibited; this does not apply in industrial fish processing. ".

23rd In § 5 para. 4, after the word "company" the following reference to the note
footnote. 2h).

Footnote. 2h) reads:

"2h) Act no. 3/2002 Coll., On freedom of religion and the status
churches and religious societies and amending some laws (the
churches and religious societies).".

24th In § 5, paragraph 5 reads:

"(5) The killing may be carried out by a veterinarian
qualified person pursuant to § 17 para. 1 or the adult in charge, but those are only
under the supervision of a veterinarian or a qualified person in accordance with §
17 para. 1. ".

25th In § 5 para. 7 point. b) the words "poisons and drugs" are replaced
"substances and preparations ^ 2i)".

Footnote. 2i) reads:

"2i) For example Act no. 167/1998 Coll., On addictive substances and amending
some other laws, as amended, Act no.
79/1997 Coll., On Pharmaceuticals and Amendments
supplementing some related laws, as amended. ".

26th In § 5 para. 7 at the end of subparagraph d) is replaced by a comma and the following letter
e), added:

"E) use of adhesives with and other similar funds that have long
restrict the movement of the animal so that animal death occurs due
lack of food or liquid, or as a result of other metabolic disorders
.".

27th In § 5, paragraph 8 shall be added:


"(8) prohibits the manufacture, importation and sale of jaw and sticky traps.".

28th Under § 5 the following new Part Two, including the title and remarks
footnote. 2j) reads:

"PART TWO

PROTECTION OF ANIMALS DURING KILLING, USE AND PROTECTION OF ANIMALS DESENSITISED
during public performances or marshalling

§ 5 Common provisions



(1) during transport, movement, movement, lairaging, restraining or stunning
for the purpose of slaughter or killing animals, followed by
during the slaughter, slaughter or killing of animals should not be subjected to any animal other
avoidable pain or suffering.

(2) they must be constructed so that their equipment and organization
saved slaughtered animal suffering.

(3) Tools, materials and equipment serving for fixation
stunning, killing or euthanasia of animals shall be constructed, maintained and used
so that the acts carried out there quickly and efficiently
.

(4) equipment and suitable spare instruments used for stunning
must be kept at the premises of defeat so that they can be in an emergency
used.

(5) the operator of the slaughterhouse shall ensure the maintenance and periodic inspections
tools, equipment , equipment and facilities used for fixation
stunning, killing or euthanasia of animals.
Documents on the results of this inspection shall be kept for a period of 3 years and on request
submit to the competent animal protection authority.

(6) Persons performing slaughterhouses slaughter of animals for slaughter must be
competence set by the Ministry
implementing legal regulation; other persons carrying out activities related to
exaggeration, stabling or fixation of these animals, slaughterhouse operator must
learn so that those activities carried out by qualified
way.

(7) The operator of the slaughterhouse shall maintain documentation of professional competence
persons performing activities referred to in paragraph 6.
slaughterhouse operator is required to have three years after the closure of these people
keep this documentation and on-demand
submit it to the competent animal protection authority.

(8) The provisions of paragraphs 1 and 3 apply to home defeat to defeat to
farm ^ 2j) as well as slaughterings outside slaughterhouses, mutatis mutandis.

§ 5b

Killed or slaughtered sick, exhausted or injured animals

(1) Where the survival sick, exhausted or injured animal
associated with its disproportionate suffering, performs its slaughter or culling
at the place where the disease, exhaustion or injury to an animal there, and
under the conditions stipulated by special legislation. ^ 2)

(2) If the farmer intends to carry sick, exhausted or injured
animal to the slaughterhouse, and if this is not in contradiction with special legal
regulation ^ 2) is obliged to require examination and evaluation of its
state veterinarian, animal eligibility for transportation
assess and, if it agrees indicate this fact in the documentation issued by
special regulation. ^ 2) a breeder is required before starting
transport an animal to convince the animal will slaughterhouses
accepted, and only then can commence transportation;
when it performs actions that the animal was transported with care, and shortest route to the nearest slaughterhouse
. It is prohibited to transport animals whose slaughter
prohibits special legislation, ^ 2) or that

A) are generally exhausted

B) can not go unassisted or state, and the means of transport used
is not equipped with a device capable of loading the animal without him was
caused pain, suffering, injury, or damage

C) clearly showing signs of pain, hernia, prolapse or fractures
legs, pelvis or spine.

§ 5c

Requirements for unloading and exaggeration of animals at slaughterhouses

(1) During unloading and exaggerations animals at slaughter should be a
animal treated with care, taking into account its propensity to stádovému
behavior. If possible the conditions, transferred animals
individually.

(2) Bridges, ramps and gangways must be made so as to reduce
minimize the risk of injury to animals; path must be free and unhindered
its lighting must not produce sharp shadows.


(3) The herd, directing and guiding animals may be used only
tools designed for this purpose. It is prohibited animal hitting, kicking or
exert pressure on the particularly sensitive sites, including the eyes and genital organs
, crushing, twisting or breaking the animal's tail.

(4) Driving tool which administer electric shocks may be used only

A) in adult cattle and pigs

B) the placing on the muscles of the hindquarters,

C) if the animal sufficient space to move forward,

D) if the electric discharge lasts longer than 2 seconds.

(5) Animals for slaughter may be brought into the slaughter, only
followed immediately if his defeat.

(6) Jatečnému animal, which is after completing his transfer to the slaughterhouse
transferred directly to slaughter, slaughterhouse operator must provide

A) protection against adverse climatic conditions,

B) the possibility of a permanent water supply that does not jeopardize his health condition
.

(7) Jatečnému animal that is not slaughtered within 12 hours of completion
its relocation to the slaughterhouse, the operator of the slaughterhouse with

A) adequate accommodation,

B) a reasonable amount of healthy feed

C) permanent water supply that does not jeopardize his health
state

D) care as animal husbandry.

(8) Details ministry provides the implementing legislation.

§ 5d

Requirements for the transport of animals transported to slaughterhouses in containers

(1) Container animals being transported (hereinafter referred to as "container")
must be loaded, transported and unloaded in a horizontal position so that the animals could naturally
state.

(2) It is forbidden to handle the container in a manner that may endanger or harm
state of health, in particular, are prohibited from crashing
container transport device, although it knocked over or let it drop
.

(3) containers with perforated or flexible bottoms with supplied
animals shall be loaded, transported and unloaded so as to avoid
injury. If necessary, the animals must be from container
interpreted individually.

(4) The animals that are delivered to slaughterhouses in containers and not
immediately slaughtered or are not slaughtered later than the end
started working shifts, the operator of the slaughterhouse shall ensure their
fed and, protection against adverse weather conditions (§
5c paragraph. 6 and 7).

§ 5e

Fixation of animals before stunning, slaughter or killing

(1) The animal must be slaughtered or killed before fixed.
It is forbidden to tie the limbs of animals and suspend the animals before stunning or
sacrifice, except for poultry and rabbits. Rabbits and poultry must be stunned before
pacification.

(2) In the case of the slaughter of animals for church or religious
society ^ 2h) whose legislation provides another method of slaughter (
ritual slaughter), and which the Ministry authorized under § 5 para. 4 exception
done to immobilize the animal, which aims to prevent disproportionate
animal suffering.

(3) Poultry and rabbits may be suspended before stunning only provided
that they take measures to ensure that at the time were in such a stunning
physical condition that allows its implementation in an efficient and rapid manner.

(4) Animals which are stunned by mechanical or electrical device
applied in the animal's head must be in a position
that device could be used for a specified period of time and was stunned
done in an efficient and rapid manner.

(5) It is prohibited to use as a means of fixation or driving
animal facility electrical devices that are used to stun.

§ 5f

Procedures stunning animals

(1) The stunning of animals at slaughterhouses can be used if a special legal regulation stipulates otherwise
, ^ 2) only

A) captive bolt device,

B) device inducing mechanical shock,

C) electric stun device

D) carbon dioxide (hereinafter "CO2 gas") or a mixture of gases under a special legal regulation
. ^ 2)

(2) the stunning of animals under paragraph 1 may be done by assuming that
immediately carried the bleeding animal; It does not apply when
industrial fish processing.

(3) to stun the animal is forbidden to use the canine; slaughterhouse is further

Forbidden to use a hammer, a mallet or a similar tool.

(4) Qualified person performing the slaughtering shall, before commencing
check whether the stun device conforms with its
parameters of the requirements for an effective stun the species and categories
animals; when in doubt about the effectiveness of the perfect should not be initiated
defeat.

(5) Details ministry provides the implementing legislation.

§ 5 g

Procedure bleeding slaughter animals

(1) Bleeding of slaughter animals must be initiated immediately after their stunning
, and must be designed so as to bring about rapid and complete bleeding
.

(2) Bleeding of animals for slaughter must be performed by scoring at least 2
carotid arteries or vessels from which they arise, and before
slaughter animal regains consciousness.

(3) Before ending the bleeding is not carry out any processing operation
on the bleeding of animals or electrical stimulation of the animal's heart.

(4) If the stunning, shackling, hoisting and bleeding
slaughter animal, one person, must be terminated sequence of such acts on one
animal before embarking on their implementation of the animal further.

(5) For the industrial processing of fish is bleeding do not need to.
Sticking fish for sale and for own use is carried out after stunning
strong blunt force trauma to the scalp přetětím
gill arches or přetětím spinal cord and blood vessels cut immediately behind the head.

(6) When killing poultry for their own use can be used for bleeding
odtětí head without prior stunning.

(7) Details of the ministry provides the implementing legislation.

§ 5h

Procedures when killing animals

(1) The killing of an animal for the use of its products and the killing of an animal
under § 5 para. 2 point. e) only

A) agents causing loss of sensation and then death

B) the killing an electrical device that induces a cardiac arrest

C) the killing device using gas COŹ2 or overdose
inhaled narcotics

D) mechanical apparatus causing rapid death

E) manipulation of the neck, or

F) a firearm only if it is in compliance with special legal regulations
. ^ 2)

(2) The killing of surplus chicks and chicken embryos in hatcheries can be used only


A) mechanical device that will cause immediate death, or

B) the killing device using the CO2 gas.

(3) The killing of fur animals farmed can only be used

A) mechanical instrument penetrating brain

B) a lethal dose of the anesthetic effects

C) the killing an electrical device that induces a cardiac arrest

D) the killing machine using CO gas,

E) the killing device using chloroform or

F) the killing device using the CO2 gas.

(4) The competent authority of the Veterinary Administration may authorize the use of other methods
killing livestock if it is satisfied that

A) in the case of using practices that do not cause immediate death
are taking adequate measures to euthanasia of animals in the shortest time possible, and always
before they regain consciousness,

B) before being pronounced dead animals, not animals carried
no other interventions.

(5) Details ministry provides the implementing legislation.

2j) § 21 para. 2 and 3 of Law no. 166/1999 Coll. ".

29th in § 7 para. 1 the words" (Part Three) "are deleted.
| || 30th in § 7, paragraph 3 reads:

"(3) If the procedure is performed with professional competence, 1c ^)
then numb also required when

A) castration of males younger than 8 weeks in cattle, pigs, sheep, goats or rabbits
who do not have an anatomical anomaly of the genital organs,

B) dehorning or control the growth of horns of calves and kids aged 4 weeks
by chemical cauterization, thermal cauterization tool
which develops the necessary heat for at least 10 seconds

C) Tail docking in piglets, lambs and puppies younger than eight days,

D) removal of spurs, ridges, past articles wings, tail
beaks, claws, slitting interdigital membranes during the first day of life
poultry in Muscovy ducks removal of claws and shortening the upper part of the beak
within 21 days age


E), beak trimming in chickens under 10 days, which are designed to
production of table eggs,

F) tearing (extirpation) of teeth absorbent piglets

G) the identification of animals tattoo or an electronic eartag
chip

H) animal identification ear notching, marking horses or hot-branded
labeling of fish freeze. ".

31st § 8 ​​reads:

" § 8

(1) Any breeder or the organizer of a public performance or lead
animals (hereinafter the "organizer") is obligated to employees of the protection of animals
conducting supervision over compliance with this Act and the regulations
regulations issued for its implementation

A) allow access

First the stables and the land where the animal is located, or which are intended
for its breeding

Second to the building and equipment, in which the treated animals,

Third in places where the deed is public performance of animals

Fourth to places where it operated a shelter for animals,

Fifth in places where the animals are moved, and the passenger transport
funds

6th in places designated for killing or sites designated for
animal experiments,

B) provide the necessary information, documents, material and personal help
necessary for the performance of their activities, including allowing free access to temptations
animal and public appearances,

C) demonstrate at the request of the animal or animals to the place designated employee
conducting surveillance.

(2) The public performance of animals shall be determined by their
organizing organizer who is responsible for the preparation and conduct of
.

(3) The organizer is required

A) follow when organizing a public performance or marshalling
according to the approved rules of animal protection at a public performance
animals; unless such rules are approved, they are obliged to submit an application for approval
,

B) the approved rules of animal protection provided with the request of the health conditions
^ 2) the competent veterinary authorities and then request
consent for organizing public appearances or marshalling the body
locally relevant municipality,

C) instruct people who actively participate in public appearances or
marshalling how to handle the animals, prepare aids or other
equipment and to familiarize them with security policies welfare and protection of animals under this
Act.

(4) organizer for organizing a public performance or marshalling responsible for


) Preparing and checking apparatus and equipment for animal

B) the conduct of public performance and gathering the animals and subject to the conditions laid down
competent authorities pursuant to paragraph 3. b)

C) providing first aid to animals and to ensure
veterinary care for the animals.

(5) The organizer is entitled upon reasonable suspicion of a breach of obligations
set out in paragraph 4 of the public performance and gathering animals
course or a public performance and gathering the animals to perform
remedies to stop or person which violated the conditions laid down, and
exclude her from the animal holding public performances or marshalling
discarded.

(6) Breeders' associations and organizations or entrepreneurs organizing
public performance of animals processed in accordance with this
law or international treaties by which the Czech Republic
bound by rules of animal protection at a public performance or marshalling,
approved by the central Commission for animal Welfare (hereinafter referred to as the "central
Commission"), which are mandatory for the organizer.

(7) Breeders' associations and organizations or business process
animal protection rules and submit them for approval to the central committee.

(8) Details ministry provides the implementing legislation. ".

32nd Under the new Part Two, the following Part Three, which
including the title and footnotes. 2k) reads: | ||
"PART THREE

PROTECTION OF ANIMALS DURING TRANSPORT

§ 8a

Principles of animal transport

(1) According to the species sender in cooperation with the carrier to ensure

A) enough space to animals during transport could take
individuals of a given species corresponding natural attitude, if necessary
separated by partitions protecting them against movements
transport means, and unless specified otherwise also had space to lie


B) ensure the animals against inclement weather and marked differences in climatic conditions
,

C) ventilation and air volume of vehicles so that
meet the conditions of transport and be proportionate to the type and number of animals being transported
,

D) administration to animals during transport at fixed intervals
fluids or water that does not endanger their health, and feed

E) Adjustment drive, sorting, trains and other transportation
implementation so as to prevent excessive vibration or tilt.

(2) The animal may be transported only if his physical condition
planned transportation permits and if it was for transportation, as well as the takeover
animal at destination made the necessary arrangements.

(3) the transport of animals of different species in a single conveyance
must be placed separately by species. Animals that
characterized by a permanent intolerance or this acutely manifest or
if she is exposed to continuous aggressive behavior of other animals
must be placed separately.

(4) uncastrated sexually mature male cattle, pigs, horses, donkeys and their hybrids
, sheep or goats to be transported separately from females.

(5) Boars 6 months and older stallions and over 18 months must be transported
apart from one another.

(6) horses, donkeys and their hybrids, which are transported in separate
stalls or boxes and shoeing, removed a horseshoe to
hindquarters. If not for the untrained colts, must be carried in a horse
wear a halter.

(7) If the sender itself accompanies the consignment of animals being transported
or animals, shall determine the person who is present in the transport
animals and shall be responsible for compliance with the conditions of carriage (hereinafter
'guide '); It does not apply if

A) the animals are transported in secure and adequately ventilated
containers, containing enough water and feed, with the exception of poultry
if it is reasonable to assume that the path will be completed
within 72 hours after their hatching

B) the sender has appointed another person to care for the animals at the site
stops.

(8) of the animals during transport sick or injured
sender or guide will provide or arrange for the provision of first aid;
Required if the health condition of the animal to ensure its proper veterinary treatment
.

(9) If necessary, if required by circumstances, and in order to avoid pain or suffering
sender may or guide, in accordance with special regulations
livestock necessarily defeat or let
spend. ^ 2) Shipments other than farm animals
decide on euthanasia veterinarian.

§ 8b

Animals shall be excluded from carriage

(1) It is prohibited to transport

A) sick or injured animals,

B) female found in the stage of birth or females who have given birth
less than 48 hours, or females that are likely during transportation
bear,

C) young mammals for which is not yet fully healed navel except
rabbits

D) mammals who have not been weaned or who have not yet accustomed herself independent
receiving food and fluids unless
transported together with his mother; It does not apply to wild animals
where can endanger young mother,

E) deer, roe deer and fallow deer, who are covered antlers Lycia.

(2) Paragraph 1 shall not apply to the carriage of livestock

A) for treatment by a veterinarian, or if it is otherwise required to transport
prevent further pain, suffering or damage

B) to instruct the veterinarian for diagnostic purposes

C) transported for experimental purposes,

D) intended to defeat sanitary slaughter, unless the cases referred to in §
paragraph 5b. 2 point. a) to c).

§ 8c

Loading and unloading of animals

(1) Animals can only be loaded and unloaded in a manner that does not cause them
suffering and damage to their health.

(2) The sender is required for loading and recipient animals for their
unloading to ensure that the facility was used as bridges, ramps or walkways
(hereinafter the "loader"), which correspond to the requirements || | which the ministry's decree, and that the animals are not loaded,

Translated or interpreted in a hanging position, unless the suspension
container.

(3) Horses, donkeys and can not be transported in vehicles in more
floors.

(4) Animals or containers must be in vehicles
transported with things that might adversely affect their welfare
or cause them harm or suffering;
Transported these things are, in particular substances or flammable
irritant.

(5) Animals or containers must be placed in the areas of transport
resources to which they have access by unauthorized persons.

§ 8d

Requirements for vehicles

(1) Animals can be transported only in vehicles that are designed
so technically secure animal welfare
minimize the possibility of injury during transport, allow
regular inspection of the animals and their welfare and
meet the technical requirements and have equipment that provides
Ministry in the implementing legislation.

(2) Vehicles must be equipped with a light source including a light
mobile, which allows regular inspection of the animals and care for them.

§ 8e

Tethering of animals during transport

(1) During transport the animals may tie only in the event that they are not caused by
disproportionate suffering or injury to animals, and they will be able

A) freely receive, served drinks and food,

B) assume a natural attitude,

C) lie down, lie down, stand up and become a natural way.

(2) Utilities used for tethering animals must be made of
material that can withstand a load with respect to the weight of the transported
animal.

(3) Animals must not tie the corners, behind the nose rings or
limbs, except for predators kept in captivity under a special legal regulation
. ^ 2)

(4) The requirements for the amount of space to transport animals in transport means
Ministry sets the implementing legislation.

§ 8f

Requirements care, watering and feeding of animals during transport

(1) The consignor in cooperation with the carrier to ensure that transport of animals were observed
specified transit time and minimum intervals to
power and to feed animals being transported.

(2) Shipping Time horses, donkeys and their hybrids, cattle, sheep, goats and pigs
not exceed eight hours, with the exception of air transport as
exceptions specified in paragraphs 3 and 4

(3) Shipping time referred to in paragraph 2 may be extended to
necessary period if the vehicle meets the following requirements:

A) the floor is sufficient bedding,

B) together with animals being transported food and sufficient water supply for
animals during the journey, the feed must match the type and
number of animals transported and the journey time,

C) allows access to the animals,

D) the loading space can be ventilated and the intensity of the ventilation can be adjusted
internal and external temperature

E) there are moveable partitions to create separate compartments,

F) the vehicle is equipped with a wireless device for refilling
supply water during transport.

(4) If the conditions set out in paragraph 3, the intervals
watering and feeding of animals, the length of transport times and rest
determined as follows:

A) unweaned foals, calves, lambs, kůzlatům on a milk diet
and piglets to provide a break in the carriage at the latest after 9 hours
journey time, and for at least one hour which is sufficient
the administration of fluids or feed; After this rest period, it may be transported
take another 9 hours

B) the maximum journey time for pigs is 24 hours, during transport must be
anytime access to drinking water,

C) the maximum transport time for horses, donkeys and their hybrids, with the exception
of horses and horses intended for other sporting purposes is
24 hours, during transport must be watered and if necessary to be || | fed every 8 hours

D) All other animals of the species listed in paragraph 2 shall be
after 14 hours of travel, be given a rest period of at least 1 hour
especially for food and water; After this break may be transported for
for a further 14 hours; This provision does not apply to poultry chicks,

Which can be transported without food and water if the road is
completed within 72 hours after hatching

E) animals are milked, to be milked for transportation
later than 12 hours; this interval may be exceeded by a maximum of three hours
only if animals are transported into this time
reach the final destination and are immediately thereafter milked.

(5) If it is in the interest of the animals being transported, it may be time transportation
extended by two hours, taking account in particular of proximity to the place of destination
.

(6) After the journey time specified in paragraph 4 must be
animals transported unloaded, watered and fed and they must be given a rest
least 24 hours.

(7) The number and type of animals being transported by a shipping time is
sender must ensure security for the purpose of watering and feeding
animals at intervals, the presence of a sufficient number of people to feed and ensure
connection animal care.

(8) Details ministry provides the implementing legislation.

§ 8 g

Transport of animals in containers

(1) Where animals are transported in containers, the farmer is obliged to ensure
containers such dimensions that correspond to the minimum dimensions
by the ministry in implementing legislation.

(2) Furthermore, the breeder must ensure

A) feeding and watering the animals before loading, unless a special legal regulation
^ 2) provides otherwise,

B) use containers that protect the animals from adverse effects
weather

C) a sufficient quantity of wholesome food and water, which
does not jeopardize the health status of animals in containers for transport
animals to the species and number of animals transported,

D) cold-blooded vertebrates, this species of adequate water supply
or oxygen throughout their transportation.

(3) The consignor or guide is required to ensure that during handling containers


A) prevent them from pushing, throwing, dropping, shock, overturning or dropping
,

B) the containers are properly labeled so that the animals being transported
not been tampered with his head down

C) do not impede ventilation or cold-blooded vertebrates, oxygenation
when shipped stacked on top of each other or side by side,

D) the loading or unloading is carried out in a horizontal position in order
prevent leakage or loss of feces.

(4) In addition to paragraphs 1 to 3 shall apply to animals transported in containers
reasonably § 8a to 8f.

§ 8h
Planning a trip


(1) The consignor is in cooperation with the carrier shall ensure that the animals are transported
shortest route and without undue delay
so that the duration of transport is minimized and the animals were transported to their
destination without unnecessary delays.

(2) the consignment of animals may abstain only because the necessary backing
care of animals; if the consignment of animals to be detained for longer than 2 hours
must be transported animals
provided with all necessary care and, if necessary, their unloading and accommodation.

(3) For the carriage horses, donkeys and their hybrids, cattle, sheep, goats and pigs
outside the Czech Republic, or if the estimated time
animal transport in the Czech Republic exceeds 8 hours, || | sender in cooperation with the carrier shall make a transportation plan
path (hereinafter referred to as "travel plan"). Pattern route plan stipulated by the Ministry
implementing regulation.

(4) When processing route plan is necessary to take into account the duration of the voyage,
season, expected weather conditions, duration
transport stops and locations. The plan must be marked only
staging points approved by the competent authority of the Veterinary Administration.
Sender or guide is required to ensure that stopped them was
be announced locally competent veterinary authorities, who
checks whether animals are fit to continue their journey.

(5) The consignor is obliged to submit the route plan to the competent authority
veterinary administration so that the authority could issue documents
set by special legislation 2), and consequently their designation
mark the route plan. Valid travel plan must be approved by the competent authority
veterinary authorities of the place of departure.


(6) the itinerary is being transported part of the documents provided by special legislation
^ 2), and it must have shown all places
staging and transfer the entire duration of the journey.

(7) For the carriage horses, donkeys and their hybrids, cattle, sheep, goats and pigs
across the Czech Republic submitted to the sender when entering the territory of the Czech Republic
route plan to the competent authority as veterinary administration
part of the documents provided by special legislation. ^ 2)

(8) The consignor is responsible for ensuring

A) the original of the route plan is duly drawn up and completed by the appropriate
persons at the appropriate time, he was attached to the health certificate accompanying the consignment
throughout the journey,

B) to guide recorded route plan the times and places at which the animals transported
during the journey fed and watered,

C) the competent authority to verify the veterinary administration, where
transport lasts longer than 8 hours

First the itinerary and

Second the fact that the animals are fit to continue their journey.

(9) The carrier shall retain for a period of three years a copy of the itinerary so that it can be
if necessary and upon request
competent animal protection authority to control.

(10) The carrier shall send the route plan to the competent authority
veterinary authorities of the place of departure.

§ 8i

Supervises the protection of animals during transport

(1) The veterinary authorities in accordance with special legal regulations
^ 2) supervise compliance with the requirements laid down in this
Act and regulations issued thereunder, by checks

A) of vehicles and transported them in animals

B) means of transport and the animals transported in the places of departure,
stops, transhipment and on arrival at the destination, including leakage
animals

C) data on the health certificate and other accompanying documents, which
consignment of animals accompanying

D) confirmation of the specified qualifications of the persons accompanying the consignment of animals.

(2) The check is conducted on a sample of animals, whose size is proportional
number of animals transported and can be performed simultaneously with the checks
for other purposes.

(3) The provisions of paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not affect the checks carried out under
tasks under a special law. ^ 2)

§ 8j

(1) If the competent authority of the Veterinary Administration during transport that
not or has not complied with the provisions of this Act or the regulations
issued on its basis, makes about control findings write and ask
carrier or guide to perform a surgery that competent authority
veterinary administration deems necessary to ensure the welfare of animals being transported
. Depending on the circumstances of individual cases
may be required intervention measures consist in enabling

A) complete the journey or returning the animal to the point of departure
animal, and the shortest and least time-consuming route, if required intervention
not cause unnecessary suffering to the animal

B) appropriate animal housing and providing care for them until the
remedied

C) killing the animal.

(2) If the carrier fails guide or instructions of the competent authority
Veterinary Administration pursuant to paragraph 1, to the competent authority of veterinary
government imposed measures to implement cost carriers.

§ 8k

Registration of carriers transporting animals

(1) transporting animals for commercial purposes at distances greater than 50 km
may only carrier authorized by the competent authority
Veterinary Administration.

(2) For the registration of the carrier must meet the following conditions:

A) have professional qualifications prescribed by this Act and its implementing regulation
or when transporting animals provide
through an employee or a third party, demonstrate that these persons
professional qualifications specified in this Act and its implementing
law,

B) be blameless in relation to the protection of animals and to document this fact
extract from the Criminal Records

C) demonstrate their skills means of transportation appropriate conditions
special legislation and this law.

(3) The professional qualifications of the carrier, the person who has reached the age of 18,
received a certificate of competency after a successful examination by

Examination Regulations and proved under test knowledge
legislation relating to the activities he performs and practical experience
treatment of animals. Examination Regulations approves the proposal of the Central Commission
ministry and testing, the central committee.

(4) The competent authority of the Veterinary Administration registration of the carrier canceled if


A) a carrier requests in writing,

B) it is found that the carrier no longer meets the conditions referred to in paragraph 2 or 3
or

C) will void the carrier or, in the case of a natural person, to his death.

(5) The State Veterinary Administration keeps a central register of carriers who transport animals may
pursuant to paragraph 1

(6) The requirements for professional qualifications carriers
way of submission and registration method provides carriers
Ministry in agreement with the Ministry of Transport in accordance with international agreements,
which the Czech Republic is bound implementing regulation.

§ 8 l

(1) The provisions of § 8a to 8j apply to the carriage

A) livestock

B) the pet animals intended for trade.

(2) The provisions of § 8a. 1 point. a) and b), § 8a. 8, § 8b and 8 g
to apply to the movement of individual animals unless they are accompanied
natural person who is responsible for them.

(3) The provisions of § 8f, 8h, 8j and 8k to apply to the carriage

A) having no commercial nature

B) individual animal accompanied by an individual or identifiable group
animal accompanied by a natural person responsible for the animals during transport
corresponds

C) livestock within a maximum distance of 50 km or within
economy. ^ 2)

(4) The provisions of § 8a. 1 letter c) and d), § 8a. 5-7, § 8a
paragraph. 7 point. a) § 8c paragraph. 3, § 8e and 8f do not apply to the carriage
fish.

(5) Transportation of animals seagoing merchant ships
governed by a special law. ^ 2k)

2k) European Convention for the Protection of Animals during International renowned
under no. 20/2002 Coll. ms. "

Background of the second to sixth are designated as part of the fourth to eighth.

33rd in § 9 point. b) at the end of point 3 is replaced by a comma and
the letters c) to e), added:

"c) to keep animals in permanent darkness, leaving them without adequate time
rest from artificial lighting

D) use such methods or procedures for breeding purposes, which cause or may cause
animal suffering or injury

E) keep an animal for economic purposes for which, on the basis of its phenotype or genotype
expect to be kept in future generations
harmful effects on their health and welfare. ".
| || 34th in § 9 of the current text becomes paragraph 1 and the following
paragraph 2, which reads:

"(2) It is prohibited to use livestock to achieve other objectives, including
coercive actions, if not a downspouts animals
public appearances or use horses or dogs competent authority of the police of the Czech Republic
or municipal police, which avoid animal suffering. ".

35th In § 10, after the word "when" the words "
affliction or another", while at the end of the sentence the words "
implementing legal regulation."

36th after § 10 the following new § 10a is inserted:

"§ 10a

Farm animals imported into the Czech Republic from countries not
Member States of the European Union (third countries) must be accompanied by a certificate issued by an official
or state authorized veterinary doctor
country of origin, which is certified that animals were treated
at least equivalent to that used in the Czech Republic
and the countries of the European Union. ".

37th in § 11 para. 1 the words' keeper shall" be replaced 'In
intensive farming is obliged breeder "while the words"
careful examination of technology "is replaced by" inspection
livestock and technological equipment. "

38th in § 11 paragraph. 1 at the end of the sentence "to ensure inspections
livestock at any time to be ready stationary or mobile
lighting that allows rigorous inspection.".

39th in § 11 Sec. 2, after the words "the owner is required", the words
"take the measures necessary to prevent the escape of livestock" and

Same time, the words "animal located in incurable pain
or incurable condition" is replaced by "economic animal during
be killed."

40th § 12, including footnote no. 3) reads:

"

§ 12 (1) The owner is obliged to provide with respect to the kind of economic
animal, its degree of development, adaptation and domestication, living conditions
corresponding physiological and behavioral needs of livestock | || so as not to cause them suffering and ensure the welfare of
based on experience and scientific knowledge.

(2) livestock Breeder must ensure that a sufficient number and
professionally qualified personnel theoretical and practical
knowledge of relevant kinds and categories of livestock and
husbandry system used to

a) be able to recognize obvious signs of ill health
farm animals
| || b) to determine changes in the behavior of farm animals

c) be able to determine whether the total environment is adequate to preserve
health and welfare of farm animals.

(3) livestock It must not be given food or drink
manner that causes unnecessary suffering.
Feed must meet the conditions laid down by special legislation. ^ 3)

(4) To ensure animal protection conditions every farm animal on which
experiencing symptoms of illness or injury, must without delay
treated appropriately in accordance with special regulations; ^ 2) requires
if this situation must be sick or injured animals
isolated in suitable housing.

3a) Act no. 91/1996 Coll., On feedingstuffs, as amended.

Decree no. 451/2000 Coll., Which implements Act no. 91/1996 Coll., On
feed, as amended. ".

41st after § 12 are inserted new § 12a to 12c are inserted:

"§ 12a

(1) The freedom of movement of farm animals should not be restricted in a manner
which would cause suffering. Housing must enable economic
animals without difficulty lie down, rest, stand up and take care of
surface of his body and see other animals. The lying area must be comfortable,
clean and adequately drained liquid waste and must not adversely affect the
livestock.

(2) Utilities for tethering livestock must be regularly checked and adjusted
to maximally reduce the risk of suffocation or other injuries
economic animal.

(3) To ensure the wellbeing and health of farm animals in intensive farms
if ventilation is dependent on an artificial ventilation system must be
This system is equipped with an alarm system that will warn when
failure, or must be a proper support system, which ensures the renewal
ventilation. All automated or mechanical equipment
which have significant implications for animal health and welfare must be inspected at least once
day. If found defects
must be rectified immediately, or if this is not possible, it must be taken
appropriate steps to ensure the health and favorable condition of the animals.

(4) Economic animals that are kept in buildings with
provide reasonable protection against adverse weather
conditions, predators and risks to their health.

(5) Details ministry provides the implementing legislation.

§ 12b
Livestock must


A) receive food that is appropriate for their age, type and
which is administered in sufficient quantity to satisfy their needs.
All livestock must have access to feed at intervals
appropriate to their physiological needs

B) have access to water, which does not threaten animal health, or their
must be allowed, depending on the type and age categories to meet the needs
fluid

C) be able to access facilities for feeding and watering, so that
minimize contamination of food and water also eliminated adverse effects
struggle to feed and supply water to livestock.

§ 12c

(1) Livestock must be raised with respect to the type and age
category or weight and other specific conditions of their claims
protection and welfare in accordance with specified minimum standards.


(2) Minimum standards for the protection of laying hens of chicken (Gallus gallus
), which have reached laying maturity and are kept for production of eggs
intended for hatching (hereinafter referred to as "layers"), do not apply to | || farms with fewer than 350 laying hens and establishments rearing breeding laying hens.

(3) Minimum standards and other details for the breeding of farm animals
Ministry sets an implementing regulation. ".

42nd in § 13 para. 1, at the end of the sentence" No animal shall be kept
as a pet animal if they are not secured adequate
conditions for maintaining its physiological functions and ensure its
biological needs, or if the animal can not adapt, although
these conditions are secured. ". || |
43rd in § 13 after paragraph 1 the following paragraph 2 is added:

"(2) Every one who keeps pet animal or took a stray, possibly abandoned animal
responsible for his health and well-being;
for the fulfillment of this obligation is considered the announcement site found the village or transfer
stray or abandoned animal to the shelter. ".

Paragraphs 2 to 5 shall be renumbered 3 to 6 || |
44th in § 13, after paragraph 3 the following paragraph 4 is added:

"(4) pet animals may be sold or given to a person

A) under 15 years of age without the consent of her parents or other persons having a
given to a person under 15 years of parental responsibility,

B), which was a final court decision
deprived of legal capacity

C), which was a final court decision legal capacity
restricted, without the consent of her guardian. ".

Former paragraphs 4 to 6 shall be renumbered 5 to 7
|| | 45th in § 13 paragraph 5 reads:

"(5) Dangerous animal species may act only by a person 18 years or older. To
hobby, breeding individuals or a group of dangerous species
need authorization from the Veterinary Administration, in the place of animal husbandry
.. "

46th in § 13 para. 6 of the words "breeding permit" the words "pursuant to paragraph 5
."

47th in § 13 para. 6 point.), the words "and its qualification" are deleted.

48th In § 13 para. 6 at the end of subparagraph c) is replaced by a comma and
letter d), which reads:

"d) approval of the responsible person with the checks reared individuals or groups
dangerous animal species, sites and facilities in which these animals are kept
, and space associated with breeding, especially
space for storage of feed. ".

49th in § 13 para. 7 the words "paragraph 3" is replaced by "
paragraph 5" in the first sentence and second, the words "relevant county or city
veterinary administration" are replaced by "competent authority
veterinary administration" and in the fourth sentence the words "the relevant county or city
veterinary administration, which issued a permit is required to '
replaced by" competent veterinary authorities, which permits
issued is required. "

50th In § 13, paragraphs 8, 9 and 10 are added:

"(8) If there is a change in the conditions under which the license was issued, it
farmer is obliged within 30 days of this change to the competent authority
veterinary administration.

(9) Will if the breeder dangerous species of animal behave different kind
dangerous animal than the one which has the approval of breeding
under paragraph 5 is required for breeding this kind of an application under paragraph 6

(10 ) The Ministry stipulates the
dangerous species of animals. ".

51st In § 13a Paragraph 1 reads:

"(1) A legal or natural person on the basis of a trade authorization


a) keeps animals intended for livestock breeding for the purpose of trafficking or
these animals are traded || |
b) operates an equestrian business or cartage or animal husbandry
circus or public appearances,
is required no later than 30 days before the commencement or termination of business performance
announce trades, types and numbers of animals appropriate regional
veterinary administration and at the same time is required to demonstrate how they will be secured
care of the animals, their health and wellbeing on the opening
activity. ".

52nd In § 13a paragraph. 2, the words "appropriate county or city
Veterinary Authority" is replaced by "competent authority veterinary
Administration".

53rd Under § 13a is inserted § 13b, including the heading reads:

"§ 13b


Stray and abandoned animals

(1) A municipality may regulate the population of stray and abandoned animals perform

A) information, awareness and other purposefully targeted prevention activities aimed at deepening
responsible human behavior toward animals, especially
to animals in human care

B) financial or other advantage to persons who undertook the care of stray or abandoned
animal, especially a dog or a cat

C) permanent marking of all dogs in the village means that cause
when applying only mild or transient pain, especially
tattoo or chip identification and registration of their breeders

D) catching stray and abandoned animals,

E) promote activities towards the regulation of populations by reducing food sources
uncontrolled and unplanned breeding of dogs and cats by promoting the
sterilization.

(2) Measures under paragraph 1. c) establishes the community generally binding decree
.. "

54th in § 14 para. 1 the words" hunt animals "are replaced by"
catch or kill a wild animal. "

55th in § 14 para. 1 letter a) reads:

"a) with eye Spring traps, nets, loops, pytláckého eye, harpoons or
jawed traps or using similarly designed device, . "

56th in § 14 para. 1, at the end of subparagraph b) the words" unless the
case pursuant to paragraph 2 ".

57th in § 14 paragraph. 1 point. f) the words "special regulations. ^ 3)"
replaced by "special legislation, ^ 2)."

58th in § 14 para. 1, at the end of subparagraph f) is replaced by a comma and
subparagraphs g) to n) are added:

"g) using a semi-automatic or automatic weapons with a magazine
capable of holding more than two rounds, unless a case under § 5, paragraph
. 2 point. c)

H) using a weapon sight for shooting at night, with the electronic visor
etc.,

I) using the aircraft or motor vehicle,

J) using the audio tape recorder or similar device, including devices
used in accordance with special regulations, ^ 2)

K) using mirrors or other dazzling devices

L) using an artificial light source and a lighting device targets,

M) with formalin or sticky traps

N) using animals used as live bait. ".

59th in § 14 paragraph 2 reads:

" (2) Pest control, capture and killing of wild animals belonging || | between harmful organisms are governed by special laws. ^ 2) ^ 2c)
2e ^) ^ 2f). "

60th in § 14 paragraph 4 reads:
|| | "(4) the prohibition of trapping network does not cover capture of mammals or birds for restocking purposes
hunts, birds intended for ornithological research, to capture
animal kept in captivity or to capture stray or abandoned animal
. The ban does not apply to the catching of fish in fish
grounds, which performs user coalfield.. "

61st in § 14 the following paragraphs 5-7 are added:

" (5 ) prohibits the taking of specimens of species of native wildlife on the territory of the Czech Republic
breeding farmed pet or breeding
aimed at domestication.

(6) Any person who took care of the individual species of wild animals
which is not due to injury or other circumstances capable
existence in the wild, is responsible for his health and status, and is obliged to
provide care of him in accordance with special regulations; ^ 2)
^ 2) ^ 2e) for such care is considered the announcement site found the village
or transfer the animal to a rescue station, or if it is a wild animal, the hunting
landlords. If it is a beast of a specially protected species
proceed in accordance with special legislation. 2e ^)

(7) For the protection of airports, urban agglomerations or other objects is permitted to use
usány trained birds of prey, if it is in accordance with
special legislation. 2e ^). "

62. In § 14 the following § 14a, including the heading reads:

"§ 14a

Prohibited activities in wildlife

(1) It is prohibited

A) operate mobile devices such as mobile menageries, exotic animal,
terrariums and aquariums in which individuals are wild species
stationed mainly in the area of ​​transport, except for animals,
which is being worked on circus,

B) in the newborn primates, pinnipeds, cetaceans, except
Delphinidae, rhinos, hippos and giraffes perform a special way

Training for the preparation and execution of tricks or performance in circus, theater and
Variety show, movie, television program or
similar public performances, with the exception of targeted physical activities
animals in zoos (hereinafter "dressage") and for these purposes
them to enter the country.

(2) Further conditions for breeding and training animals Ministry sets
implementing regulation. ".

63rd in § 15 para. 1 introductory part of the sentence reads:" Attempts are made only for | || purpose. "

64th in § 15 para. 1 letter e) reads:

" e) examining the responses of the animal, including its methodological monitoring in open
nature. "| ||
65th In § 15, at the end of paragraph 1 is replaced by a comma and a letter
g), added:

"g) the development and validation of pharmaceuticals, veterinary technical devices or | || veterinary products. ".

66th in § 15 paragraph 2 reads:

" (2) Experiments may be performed only user device, which has been
central committee granted permission (hereinafter the "accreditation"), has the necessary
qualified persons and equipment complying with the appropriate type and quantity of animals
.. "

67th in § 15 par. 3 point. d), the words "pest" is replaced
"pests ^ 2f)."

68th in § 15 para. 4 of the first sentence in the end the words "(hereinafter
" laboratory animals " ) '.

69th In § 15 para. 4 second sentence, the word "stray domestic"
replace the word "abandoned".

70th In § 15 paragraph 5 reads:

"(5) To conduct experiments on animals for the purpose of developing or testing
weapons, ammunition or warfare agents and their respective devices
is prohibited.".

71st In § 15 the following paragraphs 6, 7 and 8 are added:

"(6) To conduct experiments on animals for the purpose of developing or testing
cosmetic substances and products is prohibited.

(7) It is forbidden to conduct experiments on an animal that is considered an individual
particularly protected species, ^ 2e) excluding exceptional case
when attempts are carried out in accordance with this Act and serves

a) zoologickému investigator-driven research sledujícímu
preservation of specially protected species, or || |
b) biomedical research investigator, provided that the appropriate use
particularly protected species is a prerequisite for the implementation of the research
.

(8) In experiments on animals are not biological testing
monitoring the impact of changes in individual components of the diet, or comparative experiments
different groups of animals and experiments monitoring the recovery of the animals carried
under a special legal regulation, 3a) in which it is monitored during
life under typical conditions breed only the weight of the animals are not restricted
their physiological functions or biological needs and
not carried out bloody or otherwise painful procedures. ".

72nd In § 16 at the end of subparagraph g) is replaced by a comma and
letter h), which reads:

"H) verify the registries internationally recognized and validated alternative methods
whether the planned attempt
there is an alternative method in which an animal may not be used.".

73rd In § 17, the words "experimental animals" the words "with their
protection, search and use of alternative methods."

74th In § 17, the existing text becomes paragraph 1 and the following
paragraphs 2-4 are added:

"(2) The owner is obliged to ensure that the care of experimental animals
persons engaged theoretically and practically qualified, capable
objectively recognize changes in the behavior of experimental animals and to assess its
obvious signs of ill health as well as the suitability, adequacy
possibly external environment in relation to health
experimental animals and take necessary measures.

(3) Handling of test animals and carry out procedures defined
project attempts may only persons who have received a certificate of professional competence
[§ 18 par. 5 point. c)].

(4) the range of expertise necessary to airworthiness certification
worker, including the manner of testing and certification
Ministry sets an implementing regulation. ".

75th Under § 17, the following new § 17a-17f, which
including headings and footnotes. 5a) added:

"§ 17a

Terms care of experimental animals

(1) The owner is obliged to behave in laboratory animals only at plants

On which we were for breeding and supplying establishments granted a certificate or for a user
been accredited facility.

(2) The owner is also obliged, if permitted by special legal regulations
^ 2e) and excluded by the objective tests set by the approved project
attempts

A) for furnishing space for the animals using materials and resources that are
experimental animal harmless, non-irritating and
not impair their welfare,

B) ensure that all experimental animals were placed
manner beneficial to their health and welfare, under appropriate conditions
environment and in allowing freedom of movement and that they receive
due diligence, healthy feed and water that does not endanger their health
,

C) ensure that the possibility of experimental animals
satisfy their physiological and behavioral needs were limited only to the extent it is inevitably necessary
; secure the space and, if necessary
acoustic and optical isolation of individuals or species that are of
any reason mutually intolerant

D) ensure that at least once every 24 hours, unless the animals living freely
, regular inspection of well-being and state of health of experimental animals
so as to avoid unnecessary suffering;
eliminate in the shortest possible time each fault detected so as not to jeopardize
health and life of animals,

E) ensuring at least once every 24 hours regular inspection functions
equipment, including automated alarm and fault status
environment in which the animals are kept, including the timely removal
defects

F) secure the building against leakage and intrusion of livestock
other animals

G) exclude access by unauthorized persons and persons who are vitiated
evident signs of diseases transmissible to experimental animals

H) to secure the barrier entry systems only through
pass and moving all the material provided only by
standard operating procedure or the procedure by which ensures
monitors and records a set of sequential tasks associated with repetitive activities
related to animal breeding, particularly traffic and usage
technological equipment (hereinafter referred to as 'technological process')

I) ensure that persons into space for animals entering,
used technological procedure laid down clothing, footwear and other protective equipment
,

J) observe the ban on smoking in animal enclosures and minimize exposure
irritating stimuli, especially odors and toxic gases and
decorative items for animal handlers,

K) ensure disinfection and disinfestation and in experiments with radioactive substances
also deactivation, as well as cleaning and cleaning
space, technological equipment, tools, labor
equipment, transport vehicles and personal protective equipment by persons
technological progress so as to minimize yet for
animals irritating stimuli, keep records about it and keep it for 3
years

L) establish separate spaces and establish technological process for
storage and processing of liquid and feed, bedding and appliances,

M) establish and equip facilities and to establish a technological procedure for
harmless disposal and used biological materials
utilities and waste in a manner that ensures the protection of animals and
external environment

N) to control microbiological and chemical parameters of the source water supply
laboratory examination at least twice a year. In cases where
quality water supply must meet the specific requirements of
claims of the species of breeding system or set of experiments
project, ensuring breeding, supplying and user establishments
its examination in accordance with requirements of the technological process or project
experiments; results of examinations kept at least 3 years

O) process, to observe and control the set of personnel, material and technical
measures and equipment providing operation and
protection of animals under a) to m) (Operating Procedure devices)

P) operations and methods for iterative workflows
process in the form of a technological process [letter n)] and determine how they
control.

(3) The Ministry stipulates the detailed conditions

Breeding and use of experimental animals, control method for labeling
experimental animals and method of keeping records related to it.

§ 17b

Preventive health care for the animals

(1) Breeding and user establishments are obliged to provide veterinary care for animals
, ^ 2) in particular, regular preventive checks
their health status and environmental control of breeding space of which leads
records and stores them for at least 3 years.

(2) breeding, supplying and user establishments are obliged to establish
person responsible for the care of animals.

(3) Details ministry provides the implementing legislation.

§ 17c

Protection conditions during the movement and transport of animals

(1) The breeding, supplying and user equipment can move
laboratory animals only for breeding, supplying and user
devices which have been granted certification or accreditation
while moving other kinds of animals must be
complied with the conditions pursuant to special legislation. ^ 2), import, transit or export
laboratory animals, dogs, cats and apes can take place
only when the container is labeled "laboratory animal" and that the
Czech and English, and this is indicated in the accompanying documentation
.

(2) Displacing in breeding, supplying and user establishments and
transported between breeding, supplying and user devices
can only animals in good condition clinically healthy places free from disease
in accordance with a special law regulation ^ 2) with respect to the needs
given species, farming system, the place of their origin or method of acquisition,
unless infection studies included experimental project.

(3) Unless it is contrary to the purpose of the experiment, navykají before starting his
animals to their new environment.

(4) Details Ministry sets the implementing legislation.

§ 17d

Conditions for accreditation user device

(1) Accreditation is granted on the basis of an application for accreditation
user equipment, which serves the central committee.
Model application for accreditation user device provides the Ministry
implementing regulation.

(2) Central Commission grants accreditation if it meets the user device
specified conditions. The Central Committee decides on the basis of the opinions of the assessors
written report or on its own investigation.

(3) Accreditation is granted for a fixed period, when the first issue of accreditation
However, a maximum of three years, with each new accreditation
maximum period of 5 years.

(4) The decision on accreditation includes

A) identification of user equipment

B) type of activity,

C) animal species and their maximum daily states

D) identify the person responsible for the care of experimental animals

E) the date of issue and validity of the decision.

(5) Central Committee sends accreditation decision to the applicant, the competent state authority
[§ 19 para. 1 point. d)] and the competent authority
Veterinary Administration (§ 22 par. 1).

(6) User devices Announces central committee
change data stated in the decision on accreditation. Changing information pursuant to paragraph 4. a), b) or c
) establishes the obligation to submit a new application.

§ 17e

Conditions for granting certificates breeding and supplying establishment

(1) Animal facility and supply facilities may conduct its activities
only on the basis of certificates issued by the central committee.

(2) The certificate shall be granted upon application for a certificate for
breeding facility or an application for a certificate for supplying
device, which serves central committee.

(3) Central Commission shall grant a certificate for breeding or supply
devices fulfill the conditions laid down, taking decisions on the basis
opinions in a written report or assessors
based on its own investigation.

(4) A certificate for breeding or supplying establishment shall be granted for certain
, when the first issue, however, for a maximum of three years, at each
certificate is granted for a maximum period of 5 years.

(5) Certificates of breeding or the supply device contains

A) Identification of the facility

B) type of activity,

C) animal species and their maximum numbers,


D) identify the person responsible for the care of experimental animals

E) the date of issue and validity period.

(6) Central Commission will send a copy of the certificate or breeding
supply equipment to the relevant authority [§ 19 para. 1 point.
D)] and the relevant veterinary administration authority (§ 22 par. 1).

(7) The breeding and supplying establishments to announce the central committee
change the data in the decision to issue the certificate. Changing the data referred to in paragraph 5
point. a), b) or c) establishes the obligation to submit a new application.

(8) Delivery device requesting the certificate for trade
individual species of wild animals, spreads information about the conditions of the authority
conservation and veterinary approval conditions by the competent authority
supervision of animal protection.

(9) Delivery device delivers an accredited laboratory animals
user device only from breeders who have a certificate.

(10) Details Ministry sets the implementing legislation.

§ 17f
Assessors


(1) User devices in the accreditation procedure or
breeding and supplying facilities management to issue the certificate before deciding
central committee shall consider at least two assessors.

(2) assessors appointed by the central committee.

(3) The appointment may be canceled by decision of the Central Commission for not complying with obligations
assessor, at his request or upon his death.

(4) Before discussing specific user, breeding or
supply device, the Chairman of the Central Commission assessors
written authorization to assess the designated device, with the requirement to report
processing.

(5) A judge

A) shall

First carry out their activities in person and in accordance with this Act and its implementing legislation
,

Second respect the rights and legally protected interests of controlled persons

Third confidentiality in matters directly related to
protection of trade secrets, copyright-protected or classified information
governing specific legislation ^ 5a)
about which he learned while performing its activities and which do not conflict
with this law,

Fourth demonstrate at the specified device credentials for assessment issued
chairman of the central committee

Fifth on the basis of a mandate to assess the specified device
physical inspection at the site, including the assessment provided documentation of facts ascertained
prepare a written report and send it to the central committee

6th promptly notify the Chairman of the Central Commission facts which could not develop
report truthfully or that the activities of assessors
excluded

7th submitted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
bill of costs associated with the assessment of specified equipment

8th at the invitation of the Chairman of the Central Commission to attend training on the issue
,

B) is entitled

First enter the specified user, or stud
supply equipment to the buildings in the facility in which animals are kept
conducted animal experiments, performed marketing and supply
work with animals or objects and space, that this activity
relate, in particular, stocks of feed resources for animal transport
place for rehabilitation, and for the protection of animals control their security
and equipment

Second require breeders necessary documents, information, material and personal
other assistance necessary to conduct its business; This help is free,

Third to request a written opinion of the person responsible for the device
opinion that in the context of assessing the designated device worked,

Fourth to attend meetings of the central committee when discussing the report which
to the specified device opponents.

5a) For example Act no. 121/2000 Coll., On copyright, rights
related to copyright and amending some laws (Copyright Act
), the Commercial Code, the Labour Code, Law no. 148 / 1998 Coll., on
protection of classified information and amending certain laws, as amended
.. "

76th § 18 including the title reads:

" § 18 | ||

User Equipment
(1) User facilities are required

A) establish an expert commission devices

B) provide health care for experimental animals and their treatment,


C) keep records of all the used experimental animals, especially
number and type of animals, their origin and date of arrival;
These records must be kept for at least three years.

(2) The person responsible for the care of experimental animals (§ 17b paragraph. 2) is obliged


A) determine and control the conditions of protection and care of experimental animals
which behaves or uses the appropriate user devices, and
keep records on the numbers of animals used in experiments;
announce found defects responsible person user equipment and ensure their immediate removal
so as to minimize
injury or suffering of animals,

B) to the extent specified in the project attempts to carry out their inspection and
findings recorded in the report attempts;
this procedure does not preclude spot checks of ongoing trials outside the terms set
project attempts

C) control the activities of nurses and other staff who
behave or use the corresponding user device
experimental animals, to monitor compliance with labor regulations and set
processes and keeping appropriate records and documentation

D) cooperate with animal protection authorities.

(3) The expert committee is composed of at least three members, namely

A) the person responsible for the care of experimental animals

B) specialist with higher education, specialist
main activity of the user device

C) the veterinarian.

(4) For persons referred to in paragraph 3. a) and b) requires
professional competence in accordance with § 17 para. 1, for persons referred to in paragraph 3. c)
requires professional competence pursuant to § 17 para. 1 and § 26th

(5) The expert committee user equipment is required

A) check the fulfillment of the obligations imposed by the head of the experiment and others
persons on activities with laboratory animals involved,

B) discuss and comment on the submitted project attempts
written opinion on the grounds that advance animal protection authority pursuant to §
19 paragraph. 1 point. d) while on this writing, inform the submitter;
If the project does not attempt all the essentials, return it to the petitioner
supplement, while responsible for verifying all the requirements of the project attempts

C) to verify the competence of technicians, engineers and nurses
experimental animals, working with laboratory animals and to issue
certificate

D) to discuss and submit to the responsible person of the user equipment
draft operating rules, processes and proposals for measures to protect
experimental animals

E) verify the records set of experimental animals

F) to check whether they are on experiments conducted protocols and in them are recorded
established by the relevant project attempts

G) prepare and submit no later than 15 January following
animal protection authority pursuant to § 19 para. 1 point. d)
summary report for the calendar year of operations stating

First device identification numbers accreditation decision and its period of validity
,

Second surname, first names and numbers of certificates in accordance with § 17 para. 1 and § 26 members
expert commission

Third number discussed and the recommended projects attempts labeled
purposes referred to in § 15 para. 1

Fourth records the number of experimental animals used in experiments and the number and type
conducted experiments

Fifth or other information provided for implementing legislation or
required by the central committee,

H) allow workers to user equipment performing experiments on the basis of approved projects
attempts animal protection authority pursuant to § 19 paragraph
. 1 point. d). ".

77th after § 18, the following new § 18a-18f, which, including the title added:

" § 18a

Leader experiment

(1) The head of an experiment can only be a person who fulfills the conditions laid
§ 17 para. 1.

(2) The duty manager is attempting

A) create and maintain the conditions for a possible considerate design
animal experiments or procedures on live animal, his observations
or handling in order to experiment and activities directly related
secure and optimize health state
comfort and hygiene in animal husbandry,

B) prepare experimental project and submit it to the expert opinion

Commission, the conditions under special regulations
discuss with the relevant authorities

C) in the case of approval of the project attempts to notify the competent authority
Veterinary Administration

D) after the start of the trial run experimental protocols and confirm it acts set
experimental project, to enable the person responsible for the care of experimental animals
authorities and animal welfare control compliance project
attempts, including making entries of this check to the experimental protocol,

E) care of the animals in the experiment and control the activities of other
workers, especially nurses, who are involved in it,

F) attempt to terminate after reaching a goal or no later than the deadline set
project attempts.

(3) The Director may attempt to project attempts to establish a representative
which fulfills its obligations when it can not fulfill itself;
this person must meet the qualifying conditions under § 17 para. 1.

(4) The head of an attempt or his representative shall

A) when trying to manage, carry on the business of the person responsible for the care of
experimental animals

B) participate in drafting the opinions concerning the project
attempts, as a member of the expert commission, a commission competent state authority [§
19 paragraph. 1 point. d)] or central committee.

§ 18b
The project attempts


(1) In approving the experimental project processes
expert committee opinion on fulfillment of conditions pursuant to § 15 and submit it to the competent state authority
according to § 19 para. 1 point. d).

(2) Where the competent national authority pursuant to § 23 para. 1 point. a)
authorize the use of animals for experimental project presented a project is approved, he shall
in his authorization number and duration of the approved project
attempts. Permission is becoming an integral part of the experimental project.

(3) Failure to report changes to the data in the experimental project regarding changes
head of the experiment, changes in the type of animal treatment, animal
handling the animals and change instead of trying
competent state authority shall be deemed to implementation experiment without permission.

(4) The existence of data on the experiment related to the protection
business secrets, inventions, copyrights, or classified information that
governed by specific legislation, ^ 5) does not hinder the exercise supervision over animal protection
.

(5) The details and the content of the experimental project, the principles of its processing and
model form stipulated by the Ministry in an implementing regulation.

§ 18c

Start and end of the experiment

(1) The experiment starts when an animal is first prepared for use and ends when
in connection with this experiment is no longer needed further observations
in accordance with the design of experiments.

(2) Upon completion of the experiment, the animal managed in a manner specified
project attempts.

(3) Livestock can be returned after the end of the experiment to the original
breeding conditions, it corresponds to that of his state, in terms of its
health, its further usability and health situation in accordance with || | special legislation. ^ 2)

(4) wild animals caught for the purpose of the experiment is required after completion
attempt to return to the original place of occurrence, if it is determined the project
attempts and if permitted by the state of health, environment and conditions | || special legislation. 2e ^)

(5) An animal that corresponds to his companion animal a companion animal can be
after the end of the experiment, if it is determined the project attempts and allows
if the health condition of the animal passed into the companion animal, and
to the health situation.

(6) Upon the occurrence of the disease with clinical signs of disease or mortality
and the laboratory card infections transmitted from animals to other animals or to humans
attempt is terminated if monitoring is not mentioned expressions
specified project experiments.

(7) the disposal of carcasses is not allowed before upgrading
rigor mortis.

§ 18d

Breeding, supplying and user establishments

(1) breeding, supplying and user establishments are obliged to keep
over three years records check and keep records

A) Zootechnic and animal health checks,

B) on the control of the facility and premises where animals are housed, and the microclimate
values ​​detected during regular inspections or
records automatic registration equipment,

C) to disinfect vehicles and shipping containers destined for

Transport and movement of animals

D) on the import and export of animals from abroad and the method of labeling
bought or sold animals, which contains information on the country of origin
about breeding, supplying or user device and the origin of animals

E) of origin and of dogs, cats and apes, including data on breeding, supplying or user
device from which or to which these individuals were
second supply, indicating the date of shipment or
relocation

F) of professional competence of employees.

(2) in any breeding, supplying or user establishment must be
dogs, cats and apes labeled consistently identifying means before
before it is weaned, except where these animals are
before weaning transferred from one device to another and it is not possible for practical reasons
beast mark in advance; In this case, the receiving device
obliged to keep all data in particular its mother until
marking an animal.

(3) The record of each breeding, supply or user
must of the identity and origin of each dog, cat and ape
.

§ 18e

Protection of animals in experiments

(1) To attempt to not use animals with clinically evident signs
disease if it is not part of the approved experimental project.

(2) Numbness or other pain relieving methods are governed
benefit the animal with respect to the type and purpose of the experiment.

(3) Means, which only cause muscle paralysis, are not considered
agents suitable for anesthetic.

§ 18f

Training to acquire professional competence for performing experiments on animals


(1) Training to obtain a certificate of proficiency
take place in a specialized course.

(2) Knowledge of graduate courses to obtain professional certification
referred to in paragraph 1 shall be verified before the Board of Examiners in accordance with the test
regulations approved by the central committee.

(3) The examination board to obtain a certificate appointed by the President
central committee and consists of a chairman, who is a member of the central committee member
lecturer from the list of speakers and member specialist training
workplace, which was granted a certificate of professional competence by
§ 17 para. 1.

(4) The examination board shall prepare a test protocol that is registered and
secures the training workplace.

(5) At least once every three years to ensure breeding, supplying and user establishments
training and examination of professional competence to
care for the animals at their laboratory technicians, nurses and technicians who
dealing with animals. Newly hired worker must
examination of professional competence fold within 6 months after starting work.

(6) Training for obtaining a certificate of proficiency according to §
17 paragraph. 1 is carried out for veterinarians, doctors and people with
another university degree in science with a focus on the study of biological
fields form the next lifelong learning
citizens on the part of the high schools established under special legal
regulations, which also created the preconditions for the theoretical and practical
provision of teaching and to grant accreditation of the user
equipment central committee.

(7) Training to obtain a certificate of qualification for
technicians, technicians and attendants to care for the animals takes place
form of continuing lifelong learning courses at universities and other training institutions
which simultaneously created
preconditions for ensuring both theoretical and practical teaching and to grant accreditation
user equipment central committee.

(8) Central Committee appoints teachers to draft training workplace.
Instructors must meet the conditions of the certificate of qualification according to §
17 paragraph. 1 and at least 5 years of professional experience in the use of animals for experimental purposes or
activity in animal protection authority.

(9) Details ministry provides the implementing legislation. ".

78th in § 19 para. 1 point. C) the reference to footnote no. 6)
replaced by a reference to a note fn. 2), while the note
fn. 6) is deleted.

79th in § 19 para. 1, letter d) reads:


"D) central government bodies and the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, if
within the ambit of their jurisdiction the activity of legal and
individuals who carry out experiments on animals, (hereinafter
" appropriate state organs"),".

80th In § 19 para. 1, subparagraphs e) and f) are added:

"E) The Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Defence within its competence,

f) municipal authorities with extended powers.".

81st In § 20 point. c) the words "civil society organizations" is replaced
"NGOs"; at the end of subparagraph c) the period
replaced by a comma and a letter d), which reads:

"D) approve the statutes and rules of procedure of the Central Committee.".

82nd In § 21 par. 3 point. b) the words "for testation, security guarantees
basic research projects, search research and teaching" are replaced
words "under § 15 para. 1".

83rd In § 21 par. 3 point. d) at the end the words "and
conducted their testing."

84th In § 21 par. 3 letter e) reads:

"E) decide on the granting, amendment, suspension or revocation of certification
breeding or supplying establishment and accreditation of user
equipment, even under the proceedings initiated on its own initiative".

85th In § 21 par. 3 letter g) reads:

"G) approve the terms of compliance with this Act
animal protection rules in breeding, animal protection rules in the assembly or public performances; these orders her
applicant must submit in writing on technical data carrier
together with the application within 3 months of its registration by
special regulation. ".

86th In § 21 para. 3 at the end is replaced by a comma and
letters h) to l) are added:

"H) issued a written statement in approval proceedings
zoological gardens, ^ 1)

i) reviewing the curriculum to the professional retraining courses for trade
animals used for livestock breeding and training of animals ,

j) may pay if needed vaccines against diseases transmitted from animals to humans
reviewers breeding, supplying and user
device

k) proposes the examination regulations for competence
people to transport and carry out tests to obtain the proficiency

l) appoints and dismisses judges for accreditation proceedings user
equipment and management for the issuance of certificates to breeding or supplying
device that methodically manages, controls, organizational and material
ensures their operation and safety. ".

87th In § 21 para. 4, the words "including animals in zoos"
deleted.

88th In § 21 paragraph 5 reads:

"(5) Central Commission is required in administrative proceedings pursuant to paragraph 3
point. E) decide within 120 days from the commencement of proceedings in particularly complex cases
proceedings may be extended by the Ministry of others
60 days against the accreditation decision can not be appealed, is acceptable
request for a judicial review. ".

89th § 22 including the title reads:

"§ 22

veterinary authorities

(1) Regional Veterinary Administration

a) exercise supervision over compliance with the obligations imposed
keepers and other natural and legal persons

b) permit the use of other methods for euthanasia of animals (§ 5h para. 4)

c) issue, amend or withdraw the authorization decision breeding
dangerous animal species, and individuals and groups according to § 13 para. 5

d) receive notifications pursuant to § 13a paragraph. 1 and submit proposals to the competent
Licensing Office according to § 13a. 2

e) draw up expert opinions and registered according to § 8k carrier
animals within a local area, and this authorization cancels

f) approve and check route plans submitted by the sender before
transport of animals and after its completion;
these documents in the manner archive,

g) lay down the health conditions for performing experiments on animals

h) on the findings of an inspection impose corrective measures
keepers and other natural and legal persons

I) initiate any municipal offices with extended powers
dealing with offenses and administrative offenses arising from a breach
obligations imposed upon keepers and other natural or legal persons
this Act.

(2) The State Veterinary Administration


A) develops and implements a program of animal protection

B) supervises compliance with obligations under this Act
and generally binding legal regulations issued thereunder,
, where appropriate, also

C) cooperate in the area of ​​supervision of animal protection to animal protection authorities
Council of Europe, the European Community and third countries and on request
provides them with relevant information

D) maintain a central register of carriers under § 8k

E) maintain and publish on the website of the State Veterinary Administration
information about animal protection

F) in the field of animal protection and care of their welfare
organizes vocational training and lifelong learning by official veterinarians according to §
26 or other professionally qualified personnel to carry out activities
under special laws. ^ 2)

(3) The animal protection authorities conducting supervision over compliance
this Act and regulations issued to implement
pursuant to paragraph 1. a) perform within the field of breeding and use of animals
for the Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Interior competent authorities
these ministries and provide information about them
State Veterinary Administration and the central committee. ".
|| | 90th in § 23 para. 1 point.), the words "[§ 18 par. 3 point. b)] "
deleted and at the end the words" for user equipment specified in
experimental project. "

91st in § 23 paragraph 3 reads:

'( 3) the competent national authorities shall take the necessary measures in order to fulfill
tasks under paragraph 1 should advisor from among specialists with expertise
according to § 17 para. 1 and § 26, which forms a departmental expert commission for approval of the project
experiments. ".

92nd in § 23, paragraphs 4 and 5 are added:

" (4) the Ministry of environment is expressed in the accreditation
management applications user devices that they intend to carry
experiments on wild animals. Accreditation for this activity may
central committee approved only on the basis of so issued consent.

(5) Locally competent nature conservation authority ^ 2e) of the place where the
be attempted on wild animals at the request of the user
device expresses the projects experiments on specimens of species of wild
animals. His expression is for the competent national authority that approves the project
experiments, binding. ".

93rd § 24 including the title and footnote no. 6) reads:

" § 24
Municipalities


(1) A municipality may establish, operate and disturb animal shelters. ^ 6)

(2) A municipality may generally binding ordinance, the rules for the movement of dogs
public areas and define spaces for free running dogs.

6) § 35 of Act no. 128/2000 Coll., On Municipalities (Municipal Establishment), as amended
Act no. 313/2002 Coll. ".

94th after § 24 inserted § 24a, including the heading reads:

"§ 24a

Municipal authorities with extended powers

(1) Municipal authorities with extended powers

A) discuss misdemeanors in the field of animal protection

B) dealt with administrative offenses under § 27

C) implement special measures in accordance with § 28a in cooperation with the competent authority
Police of the Czech Republic,

D) perform other tasks in animal protection provided by this Act and
special regulations, unless the competent authority of another
protection of animals.

(2) In the capital city of Prague perform tasks in accordance with paragraph 1, the competent authority
district of Prague.

(3) Municipal authorities with extended powers and leads one year from the entry into force of the decision
offense kept records of persons who
committed an offense under this Act.

(4) The municipal authority of a municipality with extended powers shall discuss
all complaints lodged under § 22 paragraph. 1 point. i) notify
respective regional veterinary administration within one month of submission
initiative the measures taken and the decision was the result
management.

(5) The municipal authority of a municipality with extended powers is obliged to request
expert opinion of the Veterinary Administration, which is in control of
misdemeanor or administrative offense binding. ".

95th § 25 reads:

"§ 25

Workers animal protection authorities entrusted with the execution supervision
compliance with obligations under this Act and generally binding

Laws and regulations issued thereunder and the judges of the device during the accreditation procedure


A) they are entitled

First enter the breeding, supplying and user devices
into buildings where it is doing business with the animals into objects and
places where animals are held temptations or public appearances or where
are operated shelters animals, objects to farmers, which are
bred animals and premises in which animals are slaughtered

Second require breeders necessary documents, information, material and personal
other assistance necessary to conduct its business; This help is free,

B) they are obliged

First respect the rights and legally protected interests of controlled persons

Second maintain confidentiality about all facts constituting
commercial and industrial secrets which they have learned in the exercise
surveillance

Third prove their identity by a service card or authorization to perform
checks issued by the competent animal protection

Fourth prepare a protocol of the findings. ".

96th in § 26 first sentence reads:" Charged with the performance of supervision can only be
specialist with higher education veterinary direction
received a certificate of competence after successful examination by
examination regulations and proved under test knowledge
legislation relating to the activities he performs. ".

97th in the title of the seventh, the words" keeper "shall be deleted. || |
98th title in § 27, the words "breeders" are deleted.

99th in § 27 para. 1 introductory sentence, "breeder that"
replace the words "natural person is an entrepreneur or legal entity who
. "

100th in § 27 para. 1, after letter a) the following new paragraph b), which reads:

" b) promotes cruelty to animals. "

existing letter b) shall become point c), and it is
word" farmer "is deleted.

one hundred and first in § 27 paragraph 2 reads:

"(2) for violation of the obligation under paragraph 1 shall be fined in the amount of CZK 100 000
a gross breach of the obligations referred to in paragraph 1
fine of up to CZK 500 000. As punishment can also impose a ban
activities for a period up to five years. ".

102nd in § 27 paragraph 3 reads:

" (3) gross violation of obligations means the breach whose
committed by a natural person who is an entrepreneur or a legal person
repeatedly or continuously or in relation to more individuals animals or
breach of duty, breach of which resulted in abuse, maltreated or other
serious and lasting results on animal health. ".

103rd in § 27 para. 5, the word" farmer "is replaced by"
natural person who is an entrepreneur or a legal person. "

104th in § 28 para. 1 introductory sentence, the word "citizen" shall be replaced
"natural person".

105th in § 28 para. 1 point. b) the words' approval pursuant to § 13 par. 3 "
replaced by" authorization pursuant to § 13 para. 5-8. "

106th In § 28 at the end of paragraph 1 is replaced by a comma and
letter e), added:

"e) conduct or promote cruelty to animals.".

107th in § 28 paragraph 2 reads:

"(2) An offense under paragraph 1. C) or d)
may be fined up to 20 000 CZK for a misdemeanor pursuant to paragraph 1. A), b) or e) can
fined up to CZK 30,000 or prohibition of activities for up to two years. ".

108th In § 28 paragraph 3 is repealed.

Former paragraph 4 becomes paragraph 3

109s. § 28a including the heading reads:

"§ 28a Specific measures



(1) At the proposal of the Regional Veterinary Administration may municipal authority with extended powers


administrative decision a) order and ensure the placement of abused animals in foster care,
if required by his state of health or if it is repeatedly abused,

b) order breeders provide measures to reduce economic
animals, including their killing, in accordance with this law, if it occurs
their cruelty,

c) order breeders suspend operations at which the maltreatment
animals, and until the deficiencies.

(2) An appeal against the decision under paragraph 1 shall not have suspensive effect.

(3) costs associated with the placement of abused animals in foster care as
subsequent care of it borne by the person whom the animal was removed.

(4) The cost of treating an animal that has been abused and damaged so on

His health will bear the person who caused this condition, although
exceed the value of the animal.

(5) Costs associated with a reduction in the number of livestock breeder pays
.

(6) The costs referred to in paragraphs 3 and 4, the municipal authority with extended powers
in administrative proceedings. ".

110th § 29 reads:

" § 29

(1) The Ministry shall issue a decree to implement § 5a. 6, § 5c, 5f, 5g
5h, 8, § 8c paragraph. 2, § 8d paragraph. 1, § 8e paragraph. 4, § 8f, § 8 g paragraph. 1, §
8h paragraph. 3, § 8k paragraph. 6, § 10, 12a, § 12c para. 3, § 13 para. 10, §
14a. 2, § 17 par. 4, § 17 paragraph. 3, § 17b, 17c, 17d § paragraph. 1, §
17e § 18b Sec. 5, § 18f and § 29a paragraph. 2nd

(2) The Ministry may issue a decree to implement § 4 para. 3 and § 18 paragraph
. 5 point. g). ".

111th Under § 29, the following new § 29a and 29b, which including footnotes
fn. 9) added:

" § 29a

(1) A person who is on 1 March 2004 has already been registered by
special legislation ^ 9) shall submit to the central committee for approval
rules of animal protection at a public performance of animals
and animal protection rules in breeding [§ 21 par. 3 point. g)]
later than 1 July 2004.

(2) behaves if the breeder in the enterprise mentioned in the implementing regulation
hen using the already installed technology that has minimal
height of 36 cm to more than 65% of the cage area and elsewhere at least 33 cm, and
not older than 16 years, it is not his hearing until 31 December 2009
for cruelty to animals under § 4 para. 1 point. in).

(3) Accreditation granted by the previous user device
laws remain in effect after the effective date of this Act
, but not later than the time specified in the decision on its release.

(4) Certificates granted breeding facilities and supplying establishments, according
existing laws remain in force even after the entry into force of this Act
, but not later than the time specified in the decision
their release.

(5) Orders for breeding and animal tests, rules of animal protection at a public performance and gathering
animals approved by the central committee
existing laws bring their promoters
in accordance with this law within 2 years from its effectiveness.

(6) The certificate granted under the existing legislation to control and
control experiments on animals and to exercise supervision
remain in force.

§ 29b

The competence of the municipal authority with extended powers or
office district of the capital Prague under this Act in § 24a and 28a
are delegated powers.

9) For example, Act no. 83/1990 Coll., On association of citizens, as amended
.. "Article II



Authorization to publication of the full text of the Act

Prime Minister is authorized to make in the Collection of laws the full wording
Act no. 246/1992 Coll., on protection of animals against cruelty, as follows from the laws amending
.
| Article III ||



effectiveness This Act shall take effect on March 1, 2004, with the exception of
Article I, para. 32, with respect to § 8k, which takes effect on
input treaty of accession of the Czech Republic to the European Union. Zaorálek vr





Klaus, signed Špidla