Activities of Marina YANNAKOUDAKIS related to 2012/0039(COD)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the non-commercial movement of pet animals PDF (423 KB) DOC (763 KB)
Amendments (15)
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Regulation (EC) No 998/2003 also provides that, for a transitional period, pet animals of the species listed in Parts A and B of Annex I thereto are to be regarded as identified when they bear either a clear readable tattoo or an electronic identification system (‘transponder’). This Regulation should therefore clarify the rules for the marking of pet animals of the species listed in Part A of Annex I, including the qualifications required for those who carry out the marking, after expiry of the transitional period on 3 July 2011.
Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20 a (new)
Recital 20 a (new)
(20 a) Those animals, at the age of 12 to16 weeks, which receive a derogation for the obligatory anti-rabies vaccination, should be registered with their host Member State. In all instances, the documentation for a mother´s vaccination should accompany, or travel with animals at this age until full and safe immunization has occurred.
Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
Recital 35
(35) The Commission should adopt immediately applicable implementing acts updating the list of third countries or territories for the purpose of derogating from certain non-commercial movement conditions and regarding safeguard measures in the event of the occurrence or spread of rabiesa disease or infection, where, in duly justified cases, related to animal and public health, imperative grounds of urgency so require.
Amendment 177 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35 a (new)
Recital 35 a (new)
(35a) The non-commercial movement of pet animals should exclude any financial gain, and should be limited to 5 animals per owner, or the natural person acting on behalf of and in agreement with the owner. It is vital to ensure that the movement of pets to small prize events, such as sledge dog races, shows and breeding events are not adversely affected. In order to ensure correct compliance and to prevent fraudulent activity proof should be provided by the owner, or the natural person acting on behalf of and in agreement with the owner, which would include registration and receipt details for those wishing to travel across borders to enter competitions and events.
Amendment 188 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the owner or a natural person acting on behalf of and in agreement with the owner provides prooftakes caution to signature certify that theypets have remained in their place of birth without any contact with wild animals of susceptible species likely to have been exposed to rabies, or
Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17
Article 17
Member States shall lay down rules on the minimum qualifications required for theveterinarians or other competent persons carrying out the implantation of transponders in pet animals.
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the location, date of application and alphanumeric code displayed by the transponder or the tattoo;
Amendment 199 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the name, address and signature of the owner, or the natural person acting on behalf of or in agreement with the owner;
Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph - point f a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph - point f a (new)
(fa) the breed, colour and any notable or discernable features or characteristics.
Amendment 220 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) return the pet animal, at the expense of the owner, to its country or territory of dispatch, or
Amendment 221 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 37 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) put the pet animal down, as a last resort in accordance with member state animal welfare standards, without financial compensation to the owner or the natural person acting on behalf of and in agreement with the owner, where its return is not possible or isolation is not practical.
Amendment 224 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 a (new)
Article 46 a (new)
Article 46a Model for type of identification document A standardised model, in a language determined by a Member State receiving the form shall be included for each type of identification document.
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part A – line 1
Annex 1 – part A – line 1
Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris)
Amendment 226 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part A – line 2
Annex 1 – part A – line 2
Cats (Felis silvestris catus)
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex 1 – part A – line 3
Annex 1 – part A – line 3
Ferrets (Mustela putorius furo)