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New law restricts stray animal care
Law No. 19.25 concerning the Protection and Care of Stray Animals has come into force in Morocco. It regulates the collection, vaccination, sterilization, and tagging of stray animals and obligates owners, communities, and care centers to assume specific responsibilities. The law prohibits sheltering, feeding, or treating stray animals in public spaces outside the legal framework, with violations punishable by fines ranging from 500 to 2,000 Moroccan dirhams. It also penalizes those who kill or torture a stray animal with imprisonment from two to six months and fines between 5,000 and 20,000 dirhams. Strict sanctions are imposed on unlicensed centers, and penalties can be doubled in case of repeat violations. The aim of the law is to regulate the presence of stray animals by establishing a digital database to monitor their status, with oversight by inspectors and police officers conducting surveillance and inspections to ensure compliance. This approach aims to create a more organized system that enhances animal protection while reducing their spread and reproduction.
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