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Approval for the Establishment and Operation of a Facility for Raising and Breeding Pet Animals

Basic information

Institutional Body

MINISTRY OF INTERIOR

Description

The procedure concerns the approval of the establishment and operation of pet raising and breeding facilities in which various breeds of dogs, cats and other companion animals, as well as songbirds, are bred. Indicatively, the following dog breeds may be mentioned: Hunting breeds, herding breeds, scouts and guardian breeds.

At a glance

Points of ServiceRegional units, Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Directorate of Agricultural Economy and Veterinary Medicine (DAOK) of the competent Regional Unit
Number of Documents0
Cost50 €
Deadline of Implementation50 days
Process Diagram

Conditions

Business formation (individual, corporate) *For company establishment see the link below.
Related link
https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/epikheirematike-drasterioteta/enarxe-kai-luse-epikheireses/sustase-epikheireses

A special independent building is required, outside the city plan at a distance of at least 100 metres from the nearest residence or other premises and spaces/areas (kindergartens, schools, playgrounds, sports fields, gardens, churches, hospitals, or clinics with over 20 beds, venues for social or cultural events and group gatherings in general). The building should have specific spaces for the required functionalities of the installation, according to the specifications defined in the PD 463/1978 and in particular in Article 3 thereof, as amended by Article 14 of Law 3170/2003 (For the approval of the establishment).

Approval for the establishment must have been previously obtained (For the approval of the operation).

Determination: 1. of a veterinarian who will undertake the sanitary supervision and the supervision of the facility as a scientific manager, and of his qualifications, 2. of the animals served / to be served by the facility, 3. of the facilities and the equipment used. (For the approval of the operation).

For the approval of the operation: Legitimate status of the declared veterinarian who will undertake the sanitary supervision and the supervision of the facility as a scientific manager. The Veterinarian must comply with the obligations set out in Article 6 of PD 463/1978.

Completion of the configuration and equipment of the facility in accordance with the technical study and Article 3 of PD 463/1978, as amended by Article 14 of Law 3170/2003 (For the approval of the operation).

Fees / Imposts

  • Administrative fee in favour of the State
    Payment type
    Bank cashierCheckout of a competent authorityDigital (web banking)
    Type
    Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)

What you will need

Identification and signature verification means
Identification with TAXISnet codes, Identification document

  • # Application – Solemn Declaration forgranting approval for the operation of the establishment. # Application – Solemn Declaration forSubmitted for the approval of the operation.
    Filed by
    Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
    Applicant status
    Persons, Legal entities
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Approval for the Establishment and Operation of a Facility for Raising and Breeding Pet Animals
What you will need
1Technical study on the building structure of the unit under establishment.Drawings / studies by an engineer / architect
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
PersonsLegal entities
Notes
Submitted for the approval of the establishment.
2Approval for the establishment must have been previously obtained.Approval
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
PersonsLegal entities
Notes
Submitted for the approval of the operation.
3Declaration (on a dedicated discrete DAOK form), which determines: - The veterinarian who will undertake the sanitary supervision and the supervision of the animal accommodation facility as a scientific manager, and which determines his qualifications, - the animals hosted / to be hosted by the facility, - the installations and the equipment used.Declaration
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
PersonsLegal entities
Notes
Submitted for the approval of the operation.
4Solemn declaration of the veterinarian that he/she undertakes the sanitary supervision and the supervision of the animal accommodation facility.Solemn Declaration
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
Notes
Submitted for the approval of the operation and for the determination/legitimate status of the veterinarian.
5License from Geotechnical Chamber of Greece (GEOTEE) of the veterinarian of the facility to practice the profession.Licence to practice profession
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
Notes
Submitted for the approval of the operation and for the determination/legitimate status of the veterinarian.
6A land surveyor’s diagram including the floor plan of the configured facility and the plot at a scale of 1:50.Drawings / studies by an engineer / architect
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
PersonsLegal entities
Notes
Submitted for the approval of the operation and for the completion of the configuration and equipment of the facility.
7A descriptive report of the facility equipment.Report
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
PersonsLegal entities
Notes
Submitted for the approval of the operation and for the completion of the configuration and equipment of the facility.
8Five (5) numbered books shall furthermore be presented for validation: - Inspection book - Register of diagnosed communicable diseases to be mandatorily declared. - Book of performed preventive vaccinations against communicable diseases that must be declared mandatorily, filled-in by type of vaccination. - Book of disinfections performed. - Register of all female breeding dogs.Table / Statement / Catalogue
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
PersonsLegal entities
Notes
Submitted for the approval of the operation.

Online request

Submit a new application for the selected procedure.

New online request

Legislation

  • Description
    Addition of Chapter IZ after Article 95 of Law 4442/2016 — Simplification of the establishment and operation of undertakings breeding, reproducing and trading in companion animals
    Legal references
    Link

  • Description
    Breeding, reproduction and trade of companion animals.
    Legal references
    Link

  • Description
    Simplification and inclusion, in the information and processing system of Points of Single Contact, of administrative procedures within the remit of the Ministry of Rural Development and Food.
    Legal references
    Link

  • Description
    Animal-health conditions governing trade in and imports of animals, semen, ova and embryos which, as regards animal-health conditions, are not subject to the specific arrangements referred to in Section I of Annex C to Presidential Decree 420/1993 (Series I, 79), in compliance with Council Directive 92 / 65 / EEC and in implementation of Commission Decision 95/176/EEC.
    Legal references
    Link

  • Description
    Validation of the European Convention for the Protection of Pets
    Legal references
    Link

  • Description
    On the terms and conditions for establishing and operating private veterinary surgeries, clinics and animal accommodation facilities, and on the duties of veterinarians and the records to be kept.
    Legal references
    Link

  • Description
    Establishment and operation of private veterinary practices, clinics and animal accommodation facilities.
    Legal references
    Link

  • Description
    Transfer of the responsibilities of the Companion and Other Animals Protection Department of the Directorate for Animal Protection, Veterinary Medicines and Veterinary Applications of the General Directorate of Veterinary Services of the General Secretariat for Rural Development and Food to the Companion Animals Protection Department of the Ministry of the Interior.
    Legal references
    Link

About

Process code
248132
NACE code
1.49
Description of NACE code
Raising of other animals
Legal means of protection or appeal
Other Administrative Redress / Appeal
Rules for non-response by the competent authority and legal consequences
Tacit approval

In case of expiration of the above deadline, the approval is considered issued according to article 8 of Law 4442/2016 (tacit approval) and the applicant can request a formal attestation from the competent authority (article 98 of Law 4442/2016).

Other Information

Remarks

The procedure (competence) has recently (2021) been transferred from the Department for the Protection of Companion Animals and Other Animals of the Directorate of Animal Protection, Drugs and Veterinary Applications of the General Directorate of Veterinary Medicine of the General Secretariat for Rural Development and Food of Article 7 of PD 97/2017 (A 138), to the newly established Department for the Protection of Companion Animals of the Ministry of Interior.

ID: 248132

Name: Approval for the Establishment and Operation of a Facility for Raising and Breeding Pet Animals

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