It is illegal to walk dogs without a leash soon

Starting from May 1, 2021, the new "Animal Epidemic Prevention Law of the People's Republic of China" will be officially implemented, and dog walking leashes will also be officially included in the law. the law.

The newly revised "Animal Epidemic Prevention Law" clearly stipulates: Units and individuals raising dogs must be regularly immunized against rabies vaccines in accordance with regulations, and apply for registration with the local dog registration authority with an immunity certificate issued by an animal diagnosis and treatment institution. Anyone who takes a dog out of the house must wear a dog tag and take measures such as tying a dog leash in accordance with regulations to prevent dogs from injuring people and spreading diseases.

If the regulations are violated and the dogs raised are not regularly vaccinated against rabies in accordance with the regulations, the agricultural and rural authorities of the local people's governments at or above the county level will order them to make corrections within a time limit and may impose a fine of not more than 1,000 yuan; if they fail to make corrections within the time limit, If a fine of not less than RMB 1,000 but not more than RMB 5,000 is imposed, the agricultural and rural authorities of the local people's governments at or above the county level shall entrust animal diagnosis and treatment institutions, harmless treatment sites, etc. to handle the matter on their behalf, and the necessary expenses shall be borne by the illegal perpetrators.

This also means that from May 1st this year, if citizens go out to walk their dogs without wearing a dog tag and a dog leash, your behavior will no longer be a violation, but an illegal behavior. Keeping a dog To apply for a certificate, walk your dog on a leash, and notify your friends who have pet dogs around you!