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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 ServicePoints of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Regional units
Number of Documents0
Cost~ 50
Process Diagram

Conditions

Business formation (individual, corporate) *For company establishment see the link below

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 fee
    Payment type
    Checkout of a competent authority
    Type
    Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)

What you will need

Identification and signature verification means
Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
  • 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 by
    Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
    Applicant status
    Legal entities, Persons
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.Drawings/studies by an engineer/architect
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
2For the approval of the operation Approval for the establishment of a facility for breeding and reproduction of pet animals.Official document
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
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
Legal entitiesPersons
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
Legal entitiesPersons
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
Legal entitiesPersons
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
Legal entitiesPersons
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
Legal entitiesPersons

Legislation

  • Description
    Prerequisites, license for the establishment, license for the operation, administrative and scientific responsibility for veterinary clinics and habitats for animals
    Legal references
  • Description
    Amending 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
  • Description
    Amending par.1 Article 4 of Law 604/1977 (License for the establishment)
    Legal references
  • Description
    Amending par.1 Article 4 of Law 604/1977 (License for the establishment)
    Legal references
  • Description
    Operation of Veterinary Clinics from the Horse Racing Organization of Greece (ΟΔΙΕ) by way of derogation from Article 2 of Law 604/1977
    Legal references
  • Description
    Amending 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
  • Description
    Validation of the European Convention for the Protection of Pets
    Legal references
  • Description
    Abolishment of Article 3 of Law 2017/1992 (sanctions for breaching the contracts)
    Legal references
  • Description
    Terms 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
  • Description
    Amending of PD 184/1996
    Legal references
  • Description
    Amending Article of PD 184/1996
    Legal references
  • Description
    Amending PD 184/1996
    Legal references
  • Description
    Related prerequisites
    Legal references
  • Description
    Reasons relating to the public interest, facilitation of the application submission via ΚΕP-ΕΚΕ
    Legal references
  • Description
    Pet trade, abolishment of Article 3 of Law 3170/2003
    Legal references
  • Description
    - Amending Article 6 of Law 4039/2012 (Breeding, reproduction and pet trade) -Other amendments of Law 4039/2012
    Legal references
  • Description
    Amending Law 4039/2012
    Legal references
  • Description
    Issuance of approval
    Legal references
  • Description
    Addition of Chapter ΙΖ’ of Law 4442/2016 (Simplification of the framework regarding establishment and operation of breeding activities, reproduction and pet trade)
    Legal references
  • Description
    Transfer of competence from the Ministry of Rural Development and Food to the Ministry of Interior
    Legal 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
EnglishGreek
Ways of provision
Establishment

Remarks

Competence for this procedure has been recently (2021) transferred from the Ministry of Rural Development and Food to the Ministry of Interior

ID: 906743

Name: Approval for the Operation of a Shop for the Sale of Dogs and Cats