What are regulations on rescue of forest animals in Vietnam?

What are regulations on rescue of forest animals in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Article 12 of the Circular 29/2019/TT-BNNPTNT stipulating rescue of forest animals in Vietnam as follows:

1. Targets: Injured and weak forest animals needing rescue.

2. Conditions:

a) The forest animal is confirmed injured or sick by a veterinary authority or an animal rescue facility managed by the State in an animal health record made using Form No. 02 enclosed with this Circular;

b) The rescue facility is capable of performing the rescue operation suitable to the animal.

3. Procedure:

a) Head of the regulatory body or unit with competence in handling the forest animal shall promulgate a decision to rescue the animal;

b) If the rescue operation entails transfer of the forest animal to the rescue facility, the regulatory body or person with competence in deciding the rescue operation shall draw up a record on delivery of the animal for rescue purpose using Form No. 01 enclosed with this Circular.

4. Handling of the forest animal post rescue:

a) If, after rescued, the forest animal can be released into the wild, the rescue facility shall release it according to the regulations in Article 11 of this Circular;

b) If, after rescued, the forest animal cannot be released into the wild, the rescue facility shall handle it using one of the subsequent methods prescribed in Article 10 of this Circular.

What are regulations on transfer of forest animals to zoos, scientific research facilities, institutions for environmental education and specialized museums in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Article 13 of the Circular 29/2019/TT-BNNPTNT stipulating transfer of forest animals to zoos, scientific research facilities, institutions for environmental education and specialized museums in Vietnam as follows:

1. Targets: Forest animals included in IB and IIB endangered species lists and not subject to disposal according to regulations of laws.

2. Conditions:

a) The facility receiving the forest animal must have one of the following functions or duties: Scientific research, environmental education, conservation, exhibition for education and conservation purposes per the law;

b) The facility receiving the forest animal is capable of caring for and/or preserving the animal;

c) A veterinary authority or an animal rescue facility managed by the State confirms that the forest animal does not need to be disposed of in an animal health record made using Form No. 02 enclosed with this Circular;

3. Procedure:

a) Head of the regulatory body or unit with competence in handling the forest animal shall promulgate a decision to transfer the animal to the scientific research facility, institution for environmental education or specialized museum;

b) The regulatory body or person with competence in transfer of the forest animal shall draw up a record on delivery of the animal using Form No. 01 enclosed with this Circular.

What are regulations on sale of forest animals to organizations and individuals per the law in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Article 14 of the Circular 29/2019/TT-BNNPTNT stipulating sale of forest animals to organizations and individuals per the law in Vietnam as follows:

1. Targets: Forest animals which have been presented as exhibits, are permitted for commercial use and cannot be handled using the methods prescribed in Articles 11, 12 and 13 of this Circular.

2. Conditions: A veterinary authority or an animal rescue facility managed by the State confirms that the forest animal does not need to be disposed of in an animal health record made using Form No. 02 enclosed with this Circular.

3. Head of the regulatory body or unit with competence in handling the forest animal shall promulgate a decision to sell the animal according to regulations of laws on management and use of public property.

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