S.L. 439.9 Art. 5Application of the European Convention for the Protection of Animals kept for Farming Purposes.

(1) In the territory of Malta, any proposals which may be necessary for the uniform application of the European Convention for the Protection of Animals Kept for Farming Purposes and, on the basis of a scientific evaluation, any recommendations made under this Convention and any other appropriate specific rules shall be taken.

(2) In addition, on the basis of experience acquired in particular concerning the measures referred to in sub-regulation (1) and technical and scientific developments, any appropriate European Community provisions shall be adopted.