Illegal trafficking in dogs and cats become a criminal act punishable by a sentence of up to 13 months imprisonment, that penalty is increased by one third if the victims of trafficking are puppies under 8 weeks of life . Penalties are also provided to retailers and carriers. This is a novelty of the European Convention for the Protection of Animals, presented by Foreign Minister Franco Frattini after the Council of Ministers which adopted the draft law for parliamentary ratification. are introduced also "the prohibition of drugs 'and animals' limitations in using them in shows and exhibits, without paralyzing the circus." "But the most important - said the Minister - is that we introduce a new crime: the illicit traffic of dogs and cats, with particular reference to trafficking in puppies."
'finally ratified a convention on the Strasbourg back in 1987, which introduces very strict rules for the protection of pets, something that affects millions of Italian households, "said Frattini hopes that ratification, described as' a' absolute priority, " done by Christmas.
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