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Άδεια Ίδρυσης και Λειτουργίας Ενδιαιτημάτων Ζώων
At a glance
Points of service
Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE),
Regional units, Directorate of Agricultural Economy and Veterinary Medicine (DAOK) of the competent Regional Unit
Number of required documents
Description
The procedure concerns the approval of the establishment and operation of accommodation facilities for animals, where hospitality, care and – if needed - preventive and therapeutic treatment is provided.
Basic information
Competent body
MINISTRY OF INTERIOR
Service / organizational unit of a authority entity
Directorate of Agricultural Economy and Veterinary Medicine (DAOK) of the competent Regional Unit
Application
Application Type
Application / Solemn Declaration
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Title
- For the approval of the EstablishmentApplication – Solemn Declaration for granting approval for the establishment
- For the approval of the operation : Application – Solemn Declaration for granting approval the operation
What you will need
Means of authentication, identification and signature
Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
Related
Means of redress or appeal:
Other
Administrative Redress
Rules concerning a lack of reply from the competent authority and the legal consequences for the use:
In case of expiration of the above deadline, the approval is considered issued (tacit approval) and the applicant can request a formal attestation from the competent authority (art.10 of Law 3230/2004)
NACE
- 01.62 Support activities for animal production
Output & Results
Output
Decision, Document Production
Other information
Official title
Approval for the Establishment and Operation of Habitats for Animals
Languages supported
Greek, English
Ways of provision
Establishment
Categories
Trigger (submission method)
Application (digital), Application (handwritten)
N1
ΔΔ
12
2
0
0
13
0
46278
No
3211200
2865600
Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
01.62
7135, 5587
EU-GO
Supporting document
The procedure concerns the approval of the establishment and operation of accommodation facilities for animals, where hospitality, care and – if needed - preventive and therapeutic treatment is provided.
15.00
15.00
6
0
0
50 days
,,
1
Company law
Business formation (individual, corporate)
- For company establishment see the link below
No
No
2
Possession of passwords to enter software
The applicant shall have a TAXISnet username and password.
No
No
3
Urban planning
A special independent building is required, outside the city plan at a distance of at least 100 metres from the nearest residence or other premises and spaces (kindergartens, schools, playgrounds, sports fields, gardens, churches, hospitals, or clinics with over 20 beds, venues for social or cultural events and group gatherings in general). The building should have specific spaces for the required functionalities of the installation, according to the specifications defined in the PD 463/1978 and in particular in Article 3 thereof, and should fulfil the sanitary conditions of article 4 of the same PD.
No
No
4
Administrative
For the approval of the operation: Approval for the establishment must have been previously obtained.
No
No
5
Technical
For the approval of the operation:
Determination:
1. of a veterinarian who will undertake the sanitary supervision and the supervision of the animal accommodation facility, as a scientific manager, and determination of his qualifications,
2. of the animals hosted / to be hosted in the facility,
3. of the facilities and the equipment used
No
No
6
Labour
For the approval of the operation: Legitimate status of the declared veterinarian who will undertake the sanitary supervision and the supervision of the animal accommodation facility, as a scientific manager.
The Veterinarian must comply with the obligations set out in Article 6 of PD 463/1978.
No
No
7
Technical
For the approval of the operation: Completion of the configuration and equipment of the facility in accordance with the technical study and Article 3 of PD 463/1978, as amended by Article 14 of Law 3170/2003.
No
No
8
Administrative
For the approval of the operation:
For the issuance of the operation license, the following four (4) numbered books shall furthermore be presented for validation:
- Inspection book
- Register of diagnosed communicable diseases to be mandatorily declared
- Book of performed preventive vaccinations against communicable diseases that must be declared mandatorily, filled-in by type of vaccination
- Book of disinfections performed.
No
No
1
Administrative fee:
15 €
Cost Calculation
One-off
Method of Payment
Bank cashier, Checkout of a competent authority, Digital (web banking)
Type of Cost
Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)
No
1
For the approval of the establishment: Technical study on the building structure of the unit under establishment.
Drawings / studies by an engineer / architect
For the approval of the establishment: Technical study on the building structure of the unit under establishment.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
5768
2
For the approval of the operation: The approval for the establishment of a habitat for animals
Enabling act
No
3070
3
For the approval of the operation: A declaration (on a dedicated discrete DAOK form), which determines:
- The veterinarian who will undertake the sanitary supervision and the supervision of the animal accommodation facility as a scientific manager, and which also determines his qualifications,
- the animals hosted / to be hosted in the facility,
- the installations and the equipment used
Solemn Declaration
No
7320
4
For the approval of the operation:
For the legitimate status of the veterinarian:
- Solemn declaration of the veterinarian that he/she undertakes the sanitary supervision and the supervision of the animal accommodation facility,
- Licence from GEOTEE of the veterinarian of the facility to practice the profession.
Work Permit
For the approval of the operation:
For the legitimate status of the veterinarian:
- Solemn declaration of the veterinarian that he/she undertakes the sanitary supervision and the supervision of the animal accommodation facility,
- Licence from GEOTEE of the veterinarian of the facility to practice the profession.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
9197
5
For operating approval: To prove the legitimacy of the declared veterinarian, a Responsible Declaration of the veterinarian that undertakes the health supervision and supervision of the habitat can be submitted as an alternative.
Solemn Declaration
Yes
7320
6
For the approval of the operation:
For the completion of the configuration and equipment of the facility:
- A land surveyor’s diagram including the floor plan of the configured facility and the plot at a scale of 1:50
- A descriptive report of the facility equipment
Drawings / studies by an engineer / architect
For the approval of the operation:
For the completion of the configuration and equipment of the facility:
- A land surveyor’s diagram including the floor plan of the configured facility and the plot at a scale of 1:50
- A descriptive report of the facility equipment
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
5768
7
For the approval of the operation: The stated numbered books (inspection book etc)
Book
For the approval of the operation: The stated numbered books (inspection book etc)
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
5394
Law
604
1977
163
Α
Description
Conditions, establishment licence, operating licence, and administrative and scientific responsibility for the operation of veterinary practices, veterinary clinics and animal accommodation facilities.
Legal references
https://api.et.gr/apiLAW/1/1977/604/pdf
Law
14
3170
2003
191
Α
Law
20
3399
2005
255
Α
Law
3955
2011
89
Α
Law
2
4338
2015
131
Α
Description
Operation of a veterinary clinic by the Hellenic Horse Racing Organisation by way of derogation from Article 2 of Law 604/1977
Legal references
https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/1/2015/131/pdf
Law
93
4442
2016
145
Α
Description
Amendment of Article 6 of Law 604/1977 (approval of the operation of veterinary practices and veterinary clinics; operating licence for animal accommodation facilities), as added by Law 4711/2020.
Legal references
https://api.et.gr/apiLAW/1/2016/4442/pdf
Joint Ministerial Decision
326332
1978
524
Β
Joint Ministerial Decision
323918
1978
491
Β
Presidential Decree
463
1978
96
Α
Description
On the terms and conditions for establishing and operating private veterinary surgeries, clinics and animal accommodation facilities, and on the duties of veterinarians and the records to be kept.
Legal references
https://api.et.gr/apiLAW/2/1978/463/pdf
Presidential Decree
184
1996
137
Α
Description
Animal-health conditions governing trade in and imports of animals, semen, ova and embryos which, as regards animal-health conditions, are not subject to the specific arrangements referred to in Section I of Annex C to Presidential Decree 420/1993 (Series I, 79), in compliance with Council Directive 92 / 65 / EEC and in implementation of Commission Decision 95/176/EEC.
Legal references
https://api.et.gr/apiLAW/2/1996/184/pdf
Joint Ministerial Decision
155511
2011
1308
Β
Description
Simplification and inclusion, in the information and processing system of Points of Single Contact, of administrative procedures within the remit of the Ministry of Rural Development and Food.
Legal references
https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2011/1308/pdf
Law
2
4711
2020
145
Α
Description
Addition of Chapter IZ of Law 4442/2016 (Simplification of the framework regarding establishment and operation of veterinary services)
Legal references
https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/1/2020/145/pdf
Presidential Decree
1
40
2021
100
Α
Description
Transfer of the responsibilities of the Companion and Other Animals Protection Department of the Directorate for Animal Protection, Veterinary Medicines and Veterinary Applications of the General Directorate of Veterinary Services of the General Secretariat for Rural Development and Food to the Companion Animals Protection Department of the Ministry of the Interior.
Legal references
https://api.et.gr/apiLAW/2/2021/40/pdf
1
Start of procedure
No
No
2
For establishment approval: Receipt of application
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
Submission of a request and accompanying supporting documents for the issuance of an establishment licence by the interested natural or legal person to the Directorate of Rural Economy and Veterinary Services (DAOK) of the relevant Regional Unit or to the Veterinary Directorate of the relevant Region or to a KEP-EKE.
Notes
If the application file is submitted to a KEP-EKE or to the Veterinary Directorate of the relevant Region, it is forwarded to the competent DAOK.
Yes
No
3
Receipt of electronic application and supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Software action
Description
Receipt of electronic application and supporting documents
Yes
No
4
Conducting of completeness check
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
The authority receiving the request checks the completeness of the supporting documents and issues the applicant a Certificate of Request Submission.
Notes
If the application file is submitted to a KEP-EKE or to the Veterinary Directorate of the relevant Region, it is forwarded to the competent DAOK.
No
No
5
Forwarding of file to the Three-Member Committee
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The competent DAOK arranges for the file to be forwarded to the Three-Member Committee of Article 5 of Law 604/1977, as amended by Article 2 of Law 4711/2020.
Notes
Within 1 month from submission of the application.
No
No
6
Conducting of on-site inspection of the property
Responsible for Implementation
Collective body
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
The committee conducts an on-site inspection of the property and examines whether it meets the requirements of Presidential Decree 463/1978 and in particular Article 3 thereof, as amended by Article 14 of Law 3170/2003.
Notes
Within 1 month from submission of the application.
No
No
7
Opinion of the competent committee
Responsible for Implementation
Collective body
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The committee gives a positive or negative opinion and forwards its opinion to the competent DAOK.
No
No
8
Recommendation to competent Deputy Regional Governor
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
In the case of a positive opinion by the committee, the competent DAOK recommends to the competent Deputy Regional Governor the issuance of the establishment licence.
In the case of a negative opinion, it informs the interested party accordingly.
No
No
9
Issuance of establishment licence
Responsible for Implementation
Other
Μethod of Implementation
Signature
Description
The competent Deputy Regional Governor issues the establishment licence and informs the competent DAOK accordingly.
No
No
10
Sending of establishment licence to the interested party
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The competent DAOK sends the establishment licence to the interested party.
No
No
11
For operating approval: waiting for completion of works relating to the facility
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The interested party completes the configuration and equipment works of the facility.
No
No
12
Receipt of application
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The interested party submits to the competent DAOK a request for the granting of an operating licence, accompanied by the required supporting documents.
No
No
13
Granting of operating licence and notification to interested party
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The operating licence is granted by the head of the competent DAOK and notified to the interested party with proof of receipt.
No
No
14
Receipt of declaration of commencement of operation
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The commencement of operation is declared, within ten days, in writing, to the competent Veterinary Directorate of the Region and to the local Police Station.
No
Yes
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