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Lasha Avaliani : “Animals should not be left directly at kindergarten gates, although they may still be returned to nearby areas.”
Mr. Lasha Avaliani, Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, spoke about the rules for returning dogs to their original locations, noting that while the provision does not prescribe a specific distance, it clearly implies that animals should not be returned directly at the entrances of certain facilities, such as kindergartens.
“The provision does not set a strict distance requirement. Rather, it makes clear that animals should not be left directly in front of kindergarten gates, while still allowing for their return to nearby areas. There are always competing considerations. For instance, if an animal is returned within a market’s premises, the relevant authority may impose a fine, as the animal would be free to move within the area. This issue requires careful and well-defined regulation,” said Mr. Lasha Avaliani.
According to the Deputy Minister, such matters can be more effectively regulated not directly through the decree, but through guideline documents and standard operating procedures that clearly define the principles guiding staff actions.