(Combating New Coronary Pneumonia) Shenzhen Wild Animal Fasting Regulations for comments on artificial breeding of wild animals and pets will also be fasted
China News Network Shenzhen, February 26 (Zheng Xiaohong, Zhu Zuying) The "Shenzhen Special Economic Zone Regulations on the Comprehensive Prohibition of Wild Animals (Draft Consultation Draft)" (hereinafter referred to as the "Draft for Comment") was published on the Shenzhen People's Congress online on the 25th. There are 23 articles in the "Draft for Comment", which lists the "blacklist" of fasting. The scope of fasting has been expanded from wild animals to other non-protected terrestrial wild animals, including artificial breeding and rearing wild animals and pets.
The Shenzhen People's Congress explained in the "Draft for Comments" that wild-bred turtles, turtles, snakes, birds, insects and other wild animals that the society is more concerned about are also at risk of spreading the disease and cannot guarantee food consumption. The safety of these animals is also excluded from the range of edible animals. Animal-related derivatives such as honey, bird's nest, and snow clam are not included in the fasting range because they have been widely accepted by the public and have mature inspection and quarantine standards.
Swans in Shenzhen Wildlife Park (data map.) Photo by Li Musheng
Regarding the distribution of edible terrestrial animals, the "Draft for Soliciting Opinions" proposed that the cold chain distribution of edible terrestrial animals should be fully implemented. The private slaughter of edible terrestrial animals, the sale of edible terrestrial animals slaughtered without authorization, and the sale of live edible terrestrial animals for the purpose of providing food are prohibited. It is reported that this regulation aims to improve the quality and safety of fresh animal food while reducing the inappropriate contact between wild animals and human beings, and effectively prevent and control the spread of epidemic diseases; on the other hand, prevent wild animals from passing through farmers' markets, supermarkets, restaurants, restaurants Wait for the table.
Of the 23 regulations in the Draft, more than one-third of the regulations are penalties, penalizing illegal food consumption, production and operation, and raising wild animals, and adding credit disciplinary measures to incorporate relevant illegal information into the public credit information system. . For example, when eating wild animals and products protected by laws and regulations in restaurants, restaurants, canteens and other places, each diner can be fined up to 20,000 yuan, and the organization can be fined up to 50,000 yuan. For the purpose of producing and operating animals and products forbidden to provide places or services, the illegal income shall be confiscated and a maximum fine of 200,000 yuan shall be imposed; if the circumstances are serious, the relevant license shall be revoked.
In addition, related opinions and suggestions can be sent to the Office of the Standing Committee of the Shenzhen Municipal People's Congress Legal and Work Committee by mail, email or fax before March 5. (Finish)