Raising animals for fur production is banned in Bulgaria

The country's parliament unanimously adopted a regulation amending the Veterinary Activities Law, which prohibits the breeding and killing of animals for the purpose of obtaining fur.

According to the regulation, people who carry out these activities will be fined 800 to 1500 euros for the first violation, and 2 thousand to 6 thousand euros if the violation is repeated.

If sole proprietorships and legal entities engage in this activity, an administrative fine of 2,500 to 4,500 euros will be imposed for the first violation, and 4,500 to 10,000 euros for repeated violations.

It is stated that there are no currently operating fur farms in Bulgaria, and the legal regulation aims to prevent this practice from starting again in the country.