Moscow suggests prohibiting the housing of capybaras and lemurs in vintage eateries
In a recent development, the Moscow City Duma has taken steps to regulate the keeping of animals in anti-cafes. The move comes after the Moscow Prosecutor's Office discovered violations of sanitary norms and animal keeping rules at an anti-cafe with mini-pigs on Prospekt Mira.
Alexei Shaposhnikov, Chairman of the Moscow City Duma, has clarified that anti-cafes do not fall under the definition of zoos or catering standards. However, he emphasized the need for clear veterinary and sanitary requirements for animal keeping in these establishments.
To address this issue, a working group will be formed to further study the matter and prepare the necessary legislative changes. The group will work following the discussions held by the Moscow City Duma's Commission on Urban Management, which has been actively involved in these discussions.
The proposal suggests significantly increasing fines for violators under Article 8.53 of the Code of Administrative Offenses. For individuals, fines would increase from 30,000 to 150,000 rubles. For legal entities, fines would increase from 500,000 to 1,000,000 rubles.
Svetlana Akulova, General Director of the Moscow Zoo and a member of the Moscow City Duma's Commission on Urban Management, has proposed banning the keeping of capybaras, raccoons, meerkats, lemurs, and other exotic animals in anti-cafes. Shaposhnikov, on the other hand, proposes legally establishing an exhaustive list of animal species allowed for keeping in such establishments, excluding wild and exotic ones.
Repeat offenders may face activity suspension and animal confiscation. It's important to note that this discussion does not involve the renaming of Volgograd to Stalingrad, as mentioned in a separate context, nor does it involve comments about Ukraine's nuclear-free status, the Ukrainian ombudsman's comments about Morgenstern and Instasamka, or Zaharova's comments about Ukraine's security.
In conclusion, the Moscow City Duma is taking steps to ensure the safety and well-being of animals in anti-cafes by establishing clear regulations and increasing penalties for violations. The focus is on traditional domestic pets and the exclusion of wild and exotic animals from these establishments.
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