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Art. premier Regulation concerning found animals, of July 2, 2004 - Organization Art. 2 Decree concerning found animals, of July 2, 2004 - Duty to Report Art. 3 Order Concerning Found Animals, of July 2, 2004 - Means of Announcement Art. 4 Order Concerning Found Animals, dated July 2, 2004 - Investigation Art. 5 Order concerning Found Animals, dated July 2, 2004 - Place of Accommodation Art. 6 Ordinance Concerning Found Animals, of July 2, 2004 Art. 7 Order concerning found animals, of 2 July 2004 - Fees Art. 8 Order concerning Found Animals, of July 2, 2004 - Boarding Fees Art. 9 Order Concerning Found Animals, of July 2, 2004 - Amendment of an Order Art. 10 Order Concerning Found Animals, of July 2, 2004 - Approval Art. 11 Ordinance concerning Found Animals, dated July 2, 2004 - Entry into Force and Publication

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Art. premier Regulation concerning found animals, of July 2, 2004 - Organization Open official source

[2] 1 The Department of Territorial Development and Environment (hereinafter: the department) is the competent authority for receiving and processing reports concerning found animals.

2. The Consumer and Veterinary Affairs Service (hereinafter: the service) is the executing body of the department in matters relating to found animals.

3. To fulfill its tasks, the service may enlist the collaboration of other State services or private institutions.

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Art. 2 Decree concerning found animals, of July 2, 2004 - Duty to Report Open official source

1. The reporting obligation outlined in Article 720a, paragraph 1, of the Swiss Civil Code [3], also applies to animal protection societies, animal shelters, other institutions or private individuals taking in animals, veterinarians, and the relevant cantonal and municipal services (cantonal and local police, road maintenance services, game wardens, etc.).

2. Knackers and veterinarians must also report to the service any animals found dead or that have had to be euthanized.

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Art. 3 Order Concerning Found Animals, of July 2, 2004 - Means of Announcement Open official source

1 The following means of notification are permitted: by postal mail, by fax, by email, via the Internet, by telephone, or in person; an official form is provided by the service.

2. In all cases, the identity of the person who found a lost animal must be communicated to the service.

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Art. 4 Order Concerning Found Animals, dated July 2, 2004 - Investigation Open official source

Upon the announcement of a found animal, the service conducts an investigation concerning the identity of the owner claiming the found animal, the circumstances of the animal's discovery, and its temporary housing location.

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Art. 5 Order concerning Found Animals, dated July 2, 2004 - Place of Accommodation Open official source

1. When the found animal has been brought to an animal shelter, it remains there for the legally prescribed duration, subject to the shelter's agreement.

2. When the person who found the animal wishes to house it at their residence for the legally prescribed duration, the service may approve this request provided that the housing conditions meet the animal's needs.

3. In other cases, the service decides on the location of the animal's housing for the legally prescribed duration.

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Art. 6 Ordinance Concerning Found Animals, of July 2, 2004 - Surrender of the Found Animal Open official source

The service alone is competent to designate the holder of the animal found at the end of the legal period.

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Art. 7 Order concerning found animals, of 2 July 2004 - Fees Open official source

1. Fees shall be levied from individuals who have lost their animal when it is found alive, in accordance with the provisions of the decree concerning fees collected by the consumer and veterinary affairs service, dated November 12, 2003 [4].

2. The service may charge telephone fees for calls related to the search for lost animals.

3. Fees collected by municipalities are reserved.

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Art. 8 Order concerning Found Animals, of July 2, 2004 - Boarding Fees Open official source

The boarding costs for found animals shall be borne by their owners.

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Art. 9 Order Concerning Found Animals, of July 2, 2004 - Amendment of an Order Open official source

The Order concerning the Fees Collected by the Cantonal Veterinary Service, of November 12, 2003 [5], is amended as follows

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Art. 10 Order Concerning Found Animals, of July 2, 2004 - Approval Open official source

This order is subject to the approval of the Confederation in accordance with Article 52, paragraph 4, of the final title of the Swiss Civil Code.

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Art. 11 Ordinance concerning Found Animals, dated July 2, 2004 - Entry into Force and Publication Open official source

1. This order shall enter into force upon its approval by the Confederation.

2. It shall be published in the Official Gazette and inserted into the Compendium of Neuchâtel Legislation.

Approved by the Federal Department of Justice and Police on August 3, 2004.

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