Einde inhoudsopgave
European convention on the protection of animals during international transport (revised)
Article 8 Attendants
Geldend
Geldend vanaf 14-03-2006
- Bronpublicatie:
06-11-2003, Trb. 2007, 103 (uitgifte: 04-06-2007, kamerstukken/regelingnummer: -)
- Inwerkingtreding
14-03-2006
- Bronpublicatie inwerkingtreding:
06-11-2003, Trb. 2007, 103 (uitgifte: 04-06-2007, kamerstukken/regelingnummer: -)
- Vakgebied(en)
Dierenrecht / Algemeen
1.
In order to ensure the necessary care of the animals throughout the journey, consignments shall be accompanied by an attendant who is in charge of the welfare of the animals. The driver can perform the functions of attendant.
2.
The attendant shall have received specific and appropriate training or have equivalent practical experience qualifying him/her to handle, transport and take care of animals, including in cases of emergency.
3.
Exceptions to the provisions of paragraph 1 may be made in the following cases:
- a.
where the person responsible for the transport of animals has appointed an agent to care for the animals at appropriate rest, water and feed points;
- b.
where animals are transported in containers which are securely fastened, adequately ventilated and, where necessary, containing enough water and feed, in dispensers which cannot be tipped over, for a journey of twice the anticipated time.