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Description of the
Wild animals are all animal species that are not normally kept in human care. Such animals are dangerous if handling them can lead to injury or damage due to their peculiar dispositions or behaviour (e.g. lions, tigers, bears, large or poisonous snakes). The specific characteristics of the individual animal (good-naturedness, tameness) are not relevant for the justification of the authorisation requirement.
The State Ministry of the Interior, Sport and Integration, in consultation with the State Ministry of the Environment and Consumer Protection, regularly publishes a list of examples to facilitate the categorisation of kept animals.
Prerequisites
The licence is granted if the applicant
- proves a legitimate interest,
- there are no concerns about his reliability and
- dangers to life, health, property or possessions.
Strict standards must be applied to the requirements for granting a licence. For example, a mere hobby does not constitute a legitimate interest.
Authorisation may be made dependent on proof of the existence of special liability insurance.
Legal basis
Notes
A fine of up to ten thousand euros may be imposed on anyone who wilfully or negligently keeps a dangerous animal of a wild species without the required permit or fails to comply with the conditions attached to the permit.