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Ban on fur animal farming and compensation for farmers

The act bans commercial fur animal farming (except rabbits) and provides compensation for farmers who cease this activity. Employees dismissed due to farm closure receive severance pay. Farmers have until the end of 2033 to comply with the new regulations.
Key points
Ban on commercial breeding or farming of fur animals, with the exception of rabbits.
Compensation for entities and farmers: 5% to 25% of average annual revenue from 2020–2024, depending on when activity ends.
Employees whose employment is terminated due to adaptation to the new regulations receive severance pay equal to 12 months' salary.
Entities and farmers can continue current operations until December 31, 2033.
Compensation payments do not constitute taxable income under personal and corporate income tax acts.
Courts may ban animal ownership for 1–5 years for violating the ban.
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2025-10-17
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Additional Information
Poselski projekt ustawy o zmianie ustawy o ochronie zwierząt.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 835
Process start date: 2024-11-19
Voting date: 2025-10-17
Voting no: 57