Legislation Database

Adopted in:

2004

Entered into force:

1 Jan. 2005

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Provision:

§ 285 a: “Animals are not things; they are protected by special laws.
The provisions in force for the things apply to animals only if no contrary regulation exists.”
(unofficial translation)

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Principle:

Animal welfare

Provision:

Preamb. §2: "The Republic of Austria (federal, provincial and municipal) is committed to animal welfare."
(unofficial translation)

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Adopted in:

1946

Principle:

Respect, protection and responsibility

Provision:

Art.9 (6):
"the respect and the protection of animals as fellow creatures of man as well as the responsibility towards creatures"
(unofficial translation)

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