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Approval for the Operation of a Shop for the Sale of Dogs and Cats
Basic information
Institutional Body
MINISTRY OF INTERIOR
Description
The procedure refers to the approval of the establishment and operation of stores where dogs and cats are kept, in order to be sold.
At a glance
Points of Service | Regional units, Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE) |
Number of Documents | 0 |
Cost | 50 € |
Deadline of Implementation | 50 days |
Process Diagram |
Conditions
Business formation (individual, corporate)
*For company establishment see the link below
The applicant shall have a TAXISnet username and password.
For the approval of the establishment:
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 (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, and should fulfil the sanitary conditions of article 4 of the same PD.
For the approval of the operation:
The approval for the establishment must have been previously obtained.
For the approval of the operation:
Legality of the stated veterinarian, who will undertake the health supervision and supervision of the animals, as the scientific manager.
For the approval of the operation:
The following (5) books must be kept and submitted for approval:
- Inspection book
- Disinfection book
- Vaccination book
- Book of communicable diseases
- Book of incoming - outgoing animals
For the approval of the operation:
A store is required that meets the requirements of art. 2 of MD 266541 / 2003 regarding the living conditions of the animals hosted. It should also have specific spaces for the required functionality of the facility and the necessary equipment, according to the specifications defined in PD 463/1978 and especially in Article 3 thereof, as amended by Article 14 of Law 3170/2003.
For the approval of the operation:
There should be an employed scientific manager, who has the necessary knowledge for the specific activity, either through vocational training or due to his/her sufficient experience with pets.
For the approval of the operation:
Designation of a veterinarian who will under-take the sanitary supervision and the supervision of the animal living spaces as a scientific manager. The veterinarian must comply with the obligations set out in Article 6 of Presidential Decree 463/1978
Fees / Imposts
- Administrative feePayment typeCheckout of a competent authorityTypeAdministrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)
What you will need
Identification and signature verification means
Identification with TAXISnet codes, Identification document
- 1. For the Establishment Application Submission – Solemn Declaration for granting approval for the operation of a facility for breeding and reproduction of pet animals. 2. For the approval of the operation Application Submission – Solemn Declaration for granting approval for the operation of a facility for breeding and reproduction of pet animals.Filed bySubmitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)Applicant statusPersons, Legal entities
Approval for the Operation of a Shop for the Sale of Dogs and Cats
What you will need
1For the approval of the establishment
Technical study on the building structure of the unit under establishment.Technical study'
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
PersonsLegal entities
2For the approval of the operation
Approval for the establishment of a facility for breeding and reproduction of pet animals.Installation Licence
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
PersonsLegal entities
3For the approval of the operation
Regarding store requirements:
As defined in the Solemn Declaration:
- The number of dogs and cats that will be hosted, and their age
- A description of the facilities and the equipment that meet the required conditions
A land surveyor’s diagram including the floor plan of the existing facilities and the plot at a scale of 1:50
A descriptive report of the installation equipmentSolemn Declaration
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
PersonsLegal entities
4For the approval of the operation:
Solemn Declaration which states that a scientific manager is employed and has the necessary knowledge for the specific activity, either through vocational training or due to his/her sufficient experience with pets.Solemn Declaration
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
PersonsLegal entities
5For the approval of the operation:
Solemn declaration of the veterinarian that he/she undertakes the sanitary supervision, and the supervision of the animal living spacesSolemn Declaration
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
PersonsLegal entities
6For the approval of the operation:
License from GEOTEE of the veterinarian to practice the profession.Work Permit
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
PersonsLegal entities
7For the approval of the operation:
The numbered books stated (inspection book, disinfection book etc)Accounts-Records
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
PersonsLegal entities
Legislation
- DescriptionPrerequisites, license for the establishment, license for the operation, administrative and scientific responsibility for veterinary clinics and habitats for animalsLegal references
- DescriptionAmending par.1 Article 4 of Law 604/1977 (License for the establish-ment) -Amending Article 6 of Law 604/1977 (License for the establishment) -Amending par.2 of Article 10 of Law 604/1977 (Administrative and scientific responsibility for the operation) -Amending par. 1 of Article 11 of Law 604/1977 (Veterinary obliga-tions)Legal references
- DescriptionAmending par.1 Article 4 of Law 604/1977 (License for the establishment)Legal references
- DescriptionAmending par.1 Article 4 of Law 604/1977 (License for the establishment)Legal references
- DescriptionOperation of Veterinary Clinics from the Horse Racing Organization of Greece (ΟΔΙΕ) by way of derogation from Article 2 of Law 604/1977Legal references
- DescriptionAmending Article 6 of Law 604/1977 (Approval of the operation of veterinary offices and veterinarian clinics – License for the operation of habitats for animals (as added via Law 4711/2020) -Amending Article 7 of Law 604/1977 (impediments for the issuance of an approval) -Amending Article 9 of Law 604/1977 (Conveyance to third parties and transfer of animals’ habitat, veterinary office and veterinary clin-ics) -Amending Article 10 of Law 604/1997 (Administrative and scientific responsibility for the operation) -Amending Article 12 of Law 604/1977 (Operation controls - Impedi-ments)Legal references
- DescriptionValidation of the European Convention for the Protection of PetsLegal references
- DescriptionAbolishment of Article 3 of Law 2017/1992 (sanctions for breaching the contracts)Legal references
- DescriptionTerms of sanitary control that regulate the trade and imports of animals, sperm, ova and embryos of animals, that does not subject (regarding terms of sanitary control) to the special arrangements included in Department I of Annex C of P.D.420/1993 (Α΄ 179), in order to comply with Directive 92/65/EEC of the Council and to implement the Decision 95/176/ EEC of the Committee.Legal references
- DescriptionAmending of PD 184/1996Legal references
- DescriptionAmending Article of PD 184/1996Legal references
- DescriptionAmending PD 184/1996Legal references
- DescriptionRelated prerequisitesLegal references
- DescriptionReasons relating to the public interest, facilitation of the application submission via ΚΕP-ΕΚΕLegal references
- DescriptionPet trade, abolishment of Article 3 of Law 3170/2003Legal references
- Description- Amending Article 6 of Law 4039/2012 (Breeding, reproduction and pet trade) -Other amendments of Law 4039/2012Legal references
- DescriptionAmending Law 4039/2012Legal references
- DescriptionIssuance of approvalLegal references
- DescriptionAddition of Chapter ΙΖ’ of Law 4442/2016 (Simplification of the framework regarding establishment and operation of breeding activities, reproduction and pet trade)Legal references
- DescriptionTransfer of competence from the Ministry of Rural Development and Food to the Ministry of InteriorLegal references
About
Process code
906743
NACE code
47.76
Description of NACE code
Retail sale of flowers, plants, seeds, fertilisers, pet animals and pet food in specialised stores
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 deadline, the approvals are considered implicitly granted (tacit approval) and the applicant may request the issuance of a relevant attestation (according to article 98, Law 4442/2016) from the competent authority (veterinary services of the relevant Region).
Other Information
Languages supported
GreekEnglish
Remarks
Competence for this procedure has been recently (2021) transferred from the Ministry of Rural Development and Food to the Ministry of Interior