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Άδεια Ίδρυσης και Λειτουργίας Καταφυγίων Αδέσποτων Ζώων Συντροφιάς
At a glance
Points of service
Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Regions, Competent veterinary authority of the relevant Region/Regional Unit
Number of required documents
Description
The procedure concerns the granting of a licence for the establishment and operation of shelters for stray pets, where such animals are provided with temporary accommodation and care.
Keeping animals in a shelter ensures that they live in a safe environment, which operates in accordance with animal welfare standards, until they are adopted or returned to their natural habitat.
It is addressed to local authorities, legal entities of local authorities or their associations, intermunicipal partnerships, and municipal development organisations as defined in Article 2 of Law 4674/2020 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 53), to animal welfare associations and non-profit animal welfare organisations registered in the relevant Sub-Register of the Greek National Pet Registry, and to natural persons, provided that the above meet the relevant conditions.
Basic information
Competent body
MINISTRY OF INTERIOR
Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure
Service / organizational unit of a authority entity
Competent veterinary authority of the relevant Region/Regional Unit
Application
Application Type
Application / Solemn Declaration
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Title
Application / solemn declaration
Two (2) applications are required:
Application for a licence to establish a business and application for an operating licence.
Notes:
The specifications for the establishment and operation of shelters are laid down exclusively by the provisions of Articles 28 and 29 of Law 4830/2021 and the provisions of Joint Decision No 1616/9.1.2023 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 135/17-01-2023) of the Alternate Minister for the Interior and the Deputy Minister for Rural Development and Food.
What you will need
Means of authentication, identification and signature
Related
Means of redress or appeal:
Other
Administrative Redress / Appeal
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 according to article 14 of Law 3844/2010 (tacit approval) and the applicant can request a formal attestation from the competent authority (par.4, Art.10 of Law 3230/2004)
NACE
- 75.0 Veterinary activities
Output & Results
Output
Administrative Act, Decision, Document Production
Other information
Official title
Licence for the Establishment and Operation of Shelters for Stray Pets
Languages supported
Greek, English
Ways of provision
Establishment
Categories
Trigger (submission method)
Application (handwritten), Via video calling
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Indefinite
Identification document
950825
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7135, 9603
3621
EU-GO
Supporting document
The procedure concerns the granting of a licence for the establishment and operation of shelters for stray pets, where such animals are provided with temporary accommodation and care.
Keeping animals in a shelter ensures that they live in a safe environment, which operates in accordance with animal welfare standards, until they are adopted or returned to their natural habitat.
It is addressed to local authorities, legal entities of local authorities or their associations, intermunicipal partnerships, and municipal development organisations as defined in Article 2 of Law 4674/2020 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 53), to animal welfare associations and non-profit animal welfare organisations registered in the relevant Sub-Register of the Greek National Pet Registry, and to natural persons, provided that the above meet the relevant conditions.
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Of Spatial Planning
The establishment and operation of pet shelters is permitted outside the boundaries of residential areas, both in city-planned areas and those designated for future city planning, in forest areas and public grassland areas as defined in Article 3(5)(a) and (b) of Law 998/1979 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 289).
Pet shelters must: (a) be at a distance of up to 5 km from the end of a settlement; and (b) must have easy access by road.
No
No
2
Administrative
The licence shall be issued by decision of the competent veterinary authority of the relevant Region/Regional Unit within the boundaries of which the refuge is to be established, following an opinion of the Committee referred to in Article 5 of Law 604/1977 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 163).
A licence to establish a shelter shall be valid for a period of three (3) years, within which the holder of the licence must have obtained the operating licence.
No
No
3
Of Subsumption
The establishment licence shall be granted upon application by the eligible party, accompanied by a file containing the following supporting documents:
(a) documents proving ownership or the legal basis for use of the land, such as a title deed, a lease agreement, a concession agreement, etc.;
(b) a solemn declaration on compliance with Article 5(1);
(c) a technical report meeting, where applicable, the specifications and requirements of Article 5 hereof, based on the capacity and types of animals to be accommodated in the shelter, including:
(ca) a topographic diagram, a coverage diagram and a description of the facilities (e.g. infrastructure, premises, buildings, etc., as appropriate);
(cb) the type and number of animals living in the shelter;
(cc) a description of the equipment, water supply and the method of wastewater collection.
No
No
4
Administrative
The operating licence shall be issued by decision of the competent veterinary authority of the Region/Regional Unit concerned, within the boundaries of which the shelter has been installed, following an inspection by the three-member committee referred to in Article 5 of Law 604/1977, upon completion of the construction of the facilities and before the animals enter the shelter.
No
No
5
Of Subsumption
The operating licence shall be granted upon application by the beneficiary, accompanied by a file containing the following supporting documents:
(a) Establishment licence.
(b) A descriptive report setting out:
(ba) the operation of the shelter in accordance with the specifications and requirements of Article 5 of Joint Ministerial Decision No 1616/09.01.2023 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 135/17-01-2023), its capacity and the types of pets it accommodates, as appropriate;
(bb) how dead animals are disposed of; and
(bc) the natural disaster management plan.
(c) Building permit or certificate from the competent engineer, as appropriate.
(d) Appointment of a manager responsible for the running of the shelter to ensure the welfare of accommodated animals.
(e) Solemn declaration from a veterinarian, holder of a valid professional licence, confirming that he/she undertakes the health supervision and oversight of the shelter.
(f) A list of the staff or volunteers who will be working at the shelter.
No
No
6
Time limit
The licence to establish a shelter shall be valid for a period of three (3) years, within which the holder of the licence must have obtained the operating licence.
No
No
1
For the establishment licence: technical report
Technical study'
For the establishment licence: technical report
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Notes:
A technical report meeting, where applicable, the specifications and requirements of Article 5 of the Joint Ministerial Decision, based on the capacity and types of animals to be accommodated in the shelter, including:
a) a topographic diagram, a coverage diagram and a description of the facilities (e.g. infrastructure, premises, buildings, etc., as appropriate);
b) the type and number of animals living in the shelter;
c) a description of the equipment, water supply and the method of wastewater collection.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
1439
2
For the establishment licence: documents proving ownership or the legal basis for use of the land, such as a title deed, a lease agreement, a concession agreement, etc.
Property titles
For the establishment licence: documents proving ownership or the legal basis for use of the land, such as a title deed, a lease agreement, a concession agreement, etc.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
2905
3
For the establishment licence: a solemn declaration on compliance with Article 5(1) of Joint Decision No 1616/09.01.2023 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 135/17.01.2023) of the Deputy Minister for the Interior and the Deputy Minister for Rural Development and Food.
Solemn Declaration
No
7320
4
For the operating licence: establishment licence
Establishment license
For the operating licence: establishment licence
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
8988
5
For the operating licence: descriptive report
Report
For the operating licence: descriptive report
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Notes:
A descriptive report reflecting:
a) the operation of the shelter in accordance with the specifications and Requirements of Article 5 of Joint Ministerial Decision No 1616/09.01.2023 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 135/17-01-2023), its capacity and the types of pets it accommodates, as appropriate;
b) how dead animals are disposed of; and
c) the natural disaster management plan.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
6631
6
For the operating licence: a building permit or certificate from the competent engineer, as appropriate
Βuilding permit
For the operating licence: a building permit or certificate from the competent engineer, as appropriate
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
2243
7
For the operating licence: appointment of a manager responsible for the running of the shelter to ensure the welfare of accommodated animals.
Rule
For the operating licence: appointment of a manager responsible for the running of the shelter to ensure the welfare of accommodated animals.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
1127
8
For the operating licence: (a) a solemn declaration from the veterinarian confirming that he/she undertakes the health supervision and oversight of the shelter; (b) a valid professional licence of the named veterinarian issued by the Geotechnical Chamber of Greece.
Licence to practice profession
For the operating licence: (a) a solemn declaration from the veterinarian confirming that he/she undertakes the health supervision and oversight of the shelter; (b) a valid professional licence of the named veterinarian issued by the Geotechnical Chamber of Greece.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Notes:
To determine and prove the legality of the named veterinarian in charge
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
9960
9
For the operating licence: a list of the staff or volunteers who will be working at the shelter
Status of staff / associates
For the operating licence: a list of the staff or volunteers who will be working at the shelter
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
7338
Law
46
4235
2014
32
Α
Joint Ministerial Decision
1616
2023
135
Β
Description
Laying down more specific matters relating to the procedure, the bodies, the necessary supporting documents and any other details for the authorisation of pet shelters in accordance with Articles 28 and 29 of Law 4830/2021 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 169), and the administrative penalties imposed in the event of their violation.
Legal references
https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20230200135
Law
4830
2021
169
Α
1
Commencement of procedure
No
No
2
Establishment licence: submitting the application and supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
Submission of an application and accompanying supporting documents for the issuance of an establishment licence by the applicant to the competent veterinary authority of the relevant Region/Regional Unit or a Citizen Service Centre / Point of Single Contact (KEP-PSC).
Yes
No
3
Electronic submission of applications and supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation
Software
Μethod of Implementation
Software action
Description
In case the opinion given by the Committee to the Regional Directorate of Agricultural Economy and Veterinary Medicine (DAOK) is positive, then the approval is issued by the Regional vice-Governor (after DAOK’s relevant recommendation), and the applicant is notified accordingly by DAOK.
In case the opinion given by the Committee to the Regional Directorate of Agricultural Economy and Veterinary Medicine (DAOK) is negative, then DAOK informs the applicant accordingly.
Yes
No
4
Establishment licence: checking for completeness and issuing a Confirmation of Application Submission
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The authority receiving the application checks that the supporting documents are complete and issues the applicant with a Certificate of Application Submission.
If the application file is submitted to a Citizen Service Centre / Point of Single Contact (KEP-PSC), it shall be forwarded to the competent Directorate of Rural Economy and Veterinary Services (DAOK).
Notes
Within 1 month from the submission of the application.
No
No
5
Establishment licence: referral of the file to a three-member committee
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The competent DAOK shall ensure that the file is forwarded to the three-member committee referred to in Article 5 of Law 604/1977.
No
No
6
Establishment licence: Committee opinion
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Commitee
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The committee shall issue an opinion, either favourable or unfavourable, and forwards its report to the competent DAOK.
Notes
Within twenty (20) days from the submission of the application, the three-member committee referred to in Article 5 of Law 604/1977, shall examine the supporting documents in the file and issue a reasoned opinion.
No
No
7
Establishment licence: Issuance of operating license
Responsible for Implementation
Competent body
Μethod of Implementation
Signature
Description
The licence is granted by decision of the competent veterinary authority of the relevant Region/Regional Unit, following an opinion of the Committee referred to in Article 5 of Law 604/1977 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 163).
Notes
Within twenty (20) days of the Commission’s opinion and the relevant file being forwarded, the competent DAOK shall decide on the application.
No
No
8
Establishment licence: notification of the licence to the person concerned
Responsible for Implementation
Competent body
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The competent veterinary authority of the relevant Region/Regional Unit shall send the licence decision to the person concerned.
Notes
Implementation period: as appropriate.
No
No
9
Completion of the work involved in fitting out and equipping the premises by the interested party
Responsible for Implementation
Other
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The applicant shall complete the work involved in fitting out and equipping the premises.
Notes
Implementation period: three (3) years
No
No
10
Operating licence: submitting the application and supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation
Competent body
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The applicant shall submit an application for an operating licence to the competent veterinary authority of the Region/Regional Unit concerned, accompanied by the required supporting documents, after an inspection by the three-member committee referred to in Article 5 of Law 604/1977, upon completion of the construction of the facilities and before the animals enter the shelter.
No
No
11
Operating licence: processing of the application
Responsible for Implementation
Competent body
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
The authority competent to grant the licence shall decide on the application within a period of fifty (50) days from its submission, and no later than fifty (50) days from the date on which the application was considered complete, following the opinion of the committee referred to in Article 5 of Law 604/1977 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 163).
No
No
12
Operating licence: issuance of an operating licence and notification of the licence to the applicant
Responsible for Implementation
Competent body
Μethod of Implementation
Signature
Description
The licence shall be granted by decision of the competent veterinary authority of the relevant Region/Regional Unit and shall be notified to the applicant against a receipt.
No
No
13
Operating licence: notification of the licence
Responsible for Implementation
Competent body
Description
The commencement of operations must be notified in writing to the competent veterinary authority and the relevant police station within ten (10) days.
No
Yes
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