Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regulating the Possession of Dangerous Animals
- Law Type: Federal Law
- Law Number: Cabinet Resolution No. (15) of 2019
- Issued Date: 12 Feb 2019
- Effective Date: 12 Feb 2019
- Official Gazette: No. 647
- Sector: Environment and Natural Resources
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 30
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution establishes the executive regulations for Federal Law No. (22) of 2016 Regulating the Possession of Dangerous Animals in the United Arab Emirates. The law aims to regulate the possession, trade, and movement of dangerous animals within the UAE, including requirements for licensing facilities, obtaining approvals for public exhibitions, and ensuring proper transportation and care of these animals. The law is important for businesses and individuals involved in activities related to dangerous animals, as it imposes strict requirements and penalties for non-compliance. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regulating the Possession of Dangerous Animals, 2019)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The scope of this Cabinet Resolution is to establish the executive regulations for Federal Law No. (22) of 2016 Regulating the Possession of Dangerous Animals. The purpose of the law is to regulate the possession, trade, and movement of dangerous animals within the UAE, including requirements for licensing facilities, obtaining approvals for public exhibitions, and ensuring proper transportation and care of these animals. The law applies to all individuals and entities involved in activities related to dangerous animals in the UAE. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regulating the Possession of Dangerous Animals, 2019, Art. 1)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The law provides the following key definitions:
- Breeding Centre: A facility that aims 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. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regulating the Possession of Dangerous Animals, 2019, Art. 1)
- Specialized Care and Harbouring Centres: A facility that possesses and keeps live dangerous animals in order to maintain, lock, rehabilitate, export or trade them subject to applicable legislations. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regulating the Possession of Dangerous Animals, 2019, Art. 1)
- Licence: The documents issued by the Ministry, by which Zoos, animal parks, circus, breeding centres, specialized care and harbouring centres, scientific centres and institutions, for which their work requires the availability of dangerous animals, posses, trade or reproduce these animals. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regulating the Possession of Dangerous Animals, 2019, Art. 1)
- Law: Federal Law No. (22) of 2016 Regulating Possession of Dangerous Animals. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regulating the Possession of Dangerous Animals, 2019, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The law imposes the following key obligations and requirements: 1. Facilities must obtain a license from the Ministry to possess, trade, or reproduce dangerous animals. The license application must include various technical details and documents. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regulating the Possession of Dangerous Animals, 2019, Art. 2) 2. Facilities must obtain prior approval from the competent authority to organize public exhibitions, competitions, or shows involving dangerous animals. The approval application must include details about the event and the animals involved. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regulating the Possession of Dangerous Animals, 2019, Art. 3) 3. Facilities must obtain prior approval from the Ministry and competent authority to move dangerous animals within the UAE or across its borders. The approval application must include details about the animals and the transport. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regulating the Possession of Dangerous Animals, 2019, Art. 4) 4. Transport vehicles used for dangerous animals must meet specific technical requirements to ensure animal welfare and safety. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regulating the Possession of Dangerous Animals, 2019, Art. 5) 5. Licensed facilities must provide healthcare and vaccination for dangerous animals as specified in Annex 1 of the Resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regulating the Possession of Dangerous Animals, 2019, Art. 6)
What licensing, registration, or approval requirements exist?
The law requires facilities to obtain a license from the Ministry to possess, trade, or reproduce dangerous animals. The license application must include various technical details and documents, such as: - Approval from the competent authority to establish the facility - Objectives and methods for animal breeding (if applicable) - Facility layout and details - List of dangerous animals and breeding capacity - Waste disposal methods - Veterinary supervision arrangements - Environmental permit - Details of technical staff - CITES certificates (if applicable) - Operation plans, including healthcare, feeding, and emergency plans - Insurance policy against risks - Record-keeping requirements The license is valid for one year and can be renewed. No changes can be made to the facility without prior consent from the Ministry. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regulating the Possession of Dangerous Animals, 2019, Art. 2)
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and the competent authority (not specified) are responsible for the enforcement of this law. Their key roles and powers include: - Issuing licenses for facilities to possess, trade, or reproduce dangerous animals - Approving public exhibitions, competitions, or shows involving dangerous animals - Approving the movement of dangerous animals within the UAE or across its borders - Maintaining registers of licensed facilities and dangerous animals - Detaining and caring for abandoned, stray, or unlicensed dangerous animals - Coordinating with the competent authority on enforcement activities (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regulating the Possession of Dangerous Animals, 2019, Arts. 2, 3, 4, 8, 9)
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
The law does not specify any penalties for non-compliance. The legislation does not provide details on penalties.
When did this law come into effect?
This Cabinet Resolution came into effect on 12 February 2019, the same date it was issued. It was published in the Official Gazette No. 647 on 14 February 2019. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regulating the Possession of Dangerous Animals, 2019)
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
This Cabinet Resolution is issued in relation to Federal Law No. (22) of 2016 Regulating the Possession of Dangerous Animals. It establishes the executive regulations for implementing that federal law. The Resolution also references the following other UAE laws: - The Constitution - Federal Law No. (1) of 1972 Concerning the Jurisdictions of Ministries and Powers of Ministers - Federal Law No. (24) of 1999 on the Protection and Development of the Environment (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regulating the Possession of Dangerous Animals, 2019)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Executive Regulations of Federal Law Regulating the Possession of Dangerous Animals for legal research and educational purposes. For the purpose of interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text prevails. This does not constitute legal advice.