Trade in live animals

Trade in live animals represents trading in live animals of native or non-indigenous species.

A natural or legal entity that performs a trade activity with live animals must ensure appropriate living conditions and appropriate care for animals and keep records on trade in live animals.

Conditions and evidence

Status and registration Appropriate living conditions Appropriate animal care Managing the animal store register

Legal basis

Nature Conservation Act
Order on living conditions for and care of wild animals kept in captivity
Rules on record-keeping of trade in animals of wild species

Responsible: Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning | Last updated: 16. 08. 2016