The proposal calls for the Autonomous Community to shoulder its responsibilities and regulate the activity of zoos, as is established in the State Law 31/2003 concerning the conservation of wildlife in captivity
The Full Council of Murcia approved with votes in favor of all political groups Initiative Progress and Democracy Union urges the Autonomous Community to shoulder its responsibilities and regulate the activity of zoos such as Terra Natura .
The proposal, championed by the mayor Jose Antonio Sotomayor, calls for regional organizations develop various ministries Law wildlife conservation and create relevant bodies should ensure and regulate the activities of zoos centers.
Sotomayor explains, "we have many years of delay since the adoption in 2003 the State Law" which specified in paragraphs 7 and 8, which are the regions responsible for the licensing and inspection of wildlife in captivity, "ie, Zoos and Terra Natura. "
The initiative aims to raise awareness and prevent, by developing the skills and capacity of regional bodies, any occurrences as produced this summer at Terra Natura facilities where events were held as a mega massive character with resulting injury to both animals and residents of the area.
Source: UPyD Murcia