Morocco's Parliament has approved an amendment to reduce fines for feeding stray animals, following a proposal by the Socialist Group – Opposition Ittihadie. The amendment, supported by Minister of Agriculture Ahmed El Bouari, lowers the initial penalty of 1,500 to 3,000 dirhams to a new, unspecified lower amount.
The move is seen as a gesture toward animal welfare associations and the opposition, who had criticized the original fines as excessive and harmful to efforts to care for stray animals. The exact new fine amount has not been officially disclosed in available sources.
This decision reflects ongoing debates in Morocco about balancing public health concerns with animal welfare. The amendment is part of broader legislative efforts to address the issue of stray animals in urban areas.
