Fines of up to 20,000 dirhams and imprisonment for violators: Key provisions of the law

The Moroccan House of Councillors approved Bill No. 19.25 concerning the protection of stray animals and the prevention of their dangers. The aim is to organize and monitor the phenomenon of stray animals to achieve a balance between animal protection and the safety of citizens. The law includes a mandatory system for reporting and registering animals, prohibiting abandonment, regulating feeding practices, and imposing fines of up to 20,000 dirhams on violators. It also provides a two-year transitional period to regularize the conditions of care facilities. The law seeks to strengthen animal protection and ensure public safety through the regulation of responsibilities, sanctions, and oversight of specialized institutions.