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Cabinet Decision No. 15 of 2019 Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law No. 22 of 2016 Regulating the Possession of Dangerous Animals

Status

In force

Issuing Authority

The UAE Cabinet

Effective date

XX.XX.XXXX

Official Link

https://

The Cabinet:

- Upon reviewing the Constitution;

- Federal Law No. 1 of 1972 Concerning the Jurisdictions of Ministries and Powers of Ministers, as amended;

- Federal Law No. 22 of 2016 Regulating Possession of Dangerous Animals;

- Based on the proposal of the Minister of Climate Change and Environment and the approval of the Cabinet,

Has resolved as follows:

 

Article 1 - Definitions

Definitions provided in the Federal Law No 22 of 2016 mentioned thereof shall apply to this Decision, otherwise, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings assigned to each of them, unless the context otherwise requires:

 

Breeding Centre: The facility aiming to reproduce types of dangerous animals and endangered species in order to maintain the offspring and relaunch them in their natural environment or for commercial purposes in an environment under the control of humans subject to specific requirements.

 

Specialized Care and Harbouring Centres: The facility that possesses and keeps live dangerous animals in order to maintain, lock, rehabilita...