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Commission Decision

of 3 February 1994

based on Article 16 of Council Directive 91/628/EEC introducing special rules regarding the welfare of animals during transport in certain parts of Greece

(94/96/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 91/628/EEC of 19 November 1991 on the protection of animals during transport and amending Directives 90/425/EEC and 91/496/EECf1, as amended by Decision 92/438/EECf2, and in particular Article 16 thereof,

Whereas Directive 91/628/EEC set out requirements applicable to all transport of animals within, to, and from the Member States;

Whereas in several parts of Greece there are natural constraints applying to these parts, in particular their remoteness from the mainland of Greece;

Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

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f1

OJ No L 340, 11. 12. 1991, p. 17.

f2

OJ No L 243, 25. 8. 1992, p. 27.