This Act lays down the legislative framework relevant to animal keeping and protection, and lays down rules concerning trade in domestic and wild animals. Hunting and fishing are not included in the application scope. As a general rule, cruelty on animals is prohibited (art. 4). Title I contains general provisions, concerning inter alia transport, imnportation and exportation of animals and related authorizations. Title II lays down health rules and establishes a system for preventing the spread