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BOE-A-2026-2727 ·6 February 2026 ·Royal Decree Medium impact
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Repeal of Additional Provision 3 of RD 159/2023 to improve animal welfare in agricultural holdings and aquaculture

Royal Decree 69/2026 repeals Additional Provision 3 of Royal Decree 159/2023, which regulated specific aspects of animal welfare in agricultural holdings and aquaculture. This amendment aims to simplify and update animal protection regulations, aligning them with the current legal framework. The repeal is carried out in accordance with Article 4.1 of this Royal Decree and Article 6 of Royal Decree 717/2024.

In 2 key points

  1. Additional Provision 3 of RD 159/2023 is repealed (art. 4.1)
  2. Alignment with Royal Decree 717/2024 and Law 32/2007 (art. 6 del RD 717/2024, art. 24 de la Ley 32/2007)

How it affects those involved

Agricultural holdings and aquaculture businesses previously required to comply with Additional Provision 3 of RD 159/2023 are no longer subject to it, reducing their administrative burden. Health and veterinary authorities will benefit from simplified oversight. Animal welfare advisors must update their guides and procedures to reflect the new regulations. Producers can adjust their practices without needing to meet the repealed specific requirements.

Lifecycle

2026-02-06PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-02-07Into forceComes into force (fecha_vigencia (indice oficial del BOE))
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