S.L. 439.17 Art. 3Applicability.

These regulations shall apply in case of an emergency situation in public places or spaces which, in the event of any of the situations listed hereunder, may require euthanasia on the spot:

(a) profuse and continuous bleeding (severe haemorrhage), where the animal would have already lost more than an estimated 3% of its weight;

(b) serious open wounds which may result in the prolapse of visceral organs and also where the official veterinarian or private veterinarian has determined that the wound is causing severe pain or suffering to the animal;

(c) orthopaedic/musculoskeletal traumas and lesions which would be either causing severe pain or suffering or would not allow the animal to stand in an upright position;

(d) loss of consciousness; the official veterinarian or private veterinarian must determine whether there is a temporary loss of consciousness or a permanent loss of consciousness. In the latter case the breathing rate, pulse rate, heart rate and temperature must be determined, where possible;

(e) any other situation where animals can become uncontrollable and thus represent an increased risk to the health and safety of humans.