Création d'un délit de maltraitance par négligence des animaux domestiques, apprivoisés ou tenus en captivité

This legislative proposal aims to create a specific criminal offense for the mistreatment of domestic, tamed, or captive animals through negligence. It seeks to strengthen animal welfare laws by ensuring that owners or keepers who fail to provide basic care are held legally accountable. This would primarily affect pet owners and professionals managing captive animals. It introduces stricter legal consequences for neglect, regardless of whether the harm was intentional or caused by a lack of proper care.