Legislation
The Law
Law 47 of 2017 on Animal Protection and Welfare — 11 chapters, 30 articles.
The purpose of Law 47/2017 is to ensure the protection and welfare of live animals and regulate establishments which handle or use such animals, in compliance with the related international conventions and regulations, especially CITES and OIE.
The law covers definitions and purpose, requirements for animal-handling establishments, general conditions for anyone handling animals, specific requirements for different types of facilities, and sanctions and penalties.
It was developed by Animals Lebanon in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, the World Organisation for Animal Health, CITES, the European Commission, and international animal welfare experts.
Download the full legal text: English (PDF) · العربية (PDF)
The campaign, year by year
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Animals Lebanon founded in Beirut
A handful of volunteers register charity No. 1036 and answer the first rescue calls.
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Lebanon joins CITES as its 178th party
After our national campaign, the convention against wildlife trafficking comes into force in Lebanon.
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Law 47 on Animal Protection and Welfare passes
11 chapters, 30 articles. Lebanon’s first national animal protection law, drafted through our campaign.
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First lifetime animal-keeping ban issued in Lebanon
A Lebanese court applies Law 47/2017 to ban a convicted abuser from keeping animals for life.
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From a $5 Photo Prop to Freedom
Confiscated under Law 47/2017, rehabilitated, and flown to sanctuary. This week, he ran on grass for the first time.
Report cruelty
Law 47 of 2017 makes cruelty to animals a crime. If you witness abuse, report it.
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