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Art. 28 Tierschutzgesetz (TSchG) - Übrige Widerhandlungen
TSchG; 5. Kapitel: Strafbestimmungen
Art. 28 TSchG · Übrige Widerhandlungen
Mit Busse bis zu 20 000 Franken wird bestraft, sofern nicht Artikel 26 anwendbar ist, wer vorsätzlich: a. die Vorschriften über die Tierhaltung missachtet; b. Tiere vorschriftswidrig züchtet oder erzeugt; c. vorschriftswidrig gentechnisch veränderte Tiere erzeugt, züchtet, hält, mit ihnen handelt oder sie verwendet; d. Tiere vorschriftswidrig befördert; e. vorschriftswidrig Eingriffe am Tier oder Tierversuche vornimmt; f. Tiere vorschriftswidrig schlachtet; g. andere durch das Gesetz oder die Verordnung verbotene Handlungen an Tieren vornimmt; h. vorschriftswidrig gewerbsmässig mit Tieren handelt; i. vorschriftswidrig lebende Tiere zur Werbung verwendet.
Versuch, Gehilfenschaft und Anstiftung sind strafbar. Handelt die Täterin oder der Täter fahrlässig, so ist die Strafe Busse.
Mit Busse wird bestraft, wer vorsätzlich oder fahrlässig gegen eine Ausführungsvorschrift, deren Missachtung für strafbar erklärt worden ist, oder eine unter Hinweis auf die Strafandrohung dieses Artikels an ihn gerichtete Verfügung verstösst.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (93)
A/1611/2017 · ge (art. 28 al.1 LPA)
Public Servant Sanction Upheld for Disrespectful Remark to Subordinate
Cited in the reasoning (point 4) regarding the conditions for hearing witnesses, but not explicitly in the dispositive orders.
KE 2 2024 · ai (Art. 28 Abs. 1 lit. a TSchG)
State v. Appellant (Animal Cruelty and Welfare Violations)
This provision is the main ground for conviction regarding multiple counts of violations of the Animal Welfare Act (Widerhandlungen gegen das Tierschutzgesetz).
SST.2024.187 · ag (Art. 28 Abs. 1 lit. a TSchG)
Commercial Fraud Conviction Upheld, Appeal Denied
Cited as the legal basis for the conviction of multiple violations of the Animal Welfare Act.
WBE.2025.193 · ag (Art. 28 Abs. 3 des eidgenössischen Tierschutzgesetzes (TSchG; SR 455))
Owner Fails to Overturn Leash and Muzzle Mandate for Biting Dog
Cited as the legal basis for punishing intentional or negligent violations of the order.
STBER.2024.61 · so (Art. 28 Abs. 1 lit. a TSchG)
Appeal Concerning Conviction for Animal Welfare and Food Act Violations Related to Soiled Livestock
Cited as the legal basis for the conviction regarding the violation of animal protection law.
A/3740/2024 · ge (art. 28 al. 1 LPA)
Revocation of Foundation Board Member Upheld Following Physical Altercation
Cited in the reasoning to define which authorities can hear witnesses, but not explicitly used in the final orders to reject the appeal.
A/2657/2024 · ge (Art. 28 al. 1 let. c LPA)
Owner v. State Council Regarding Heritage Classification Reconsideration Procedure
Cited in the reasoning regarding the power of administrative courts to hear witnesses if facts cannot be clarified otherwise, in the context of assessing procedural requests.
SB240093 · zh (Art. 28 Abs. 1 lit. a TSchG)
Animal Welfare Violations and Animal Cruelty Sentencing Appeal
The court found the defendant guilty of violation of animal protection law under this article.
SST.2024.49 · ag (Art. 28 Abs. 1 lit. a i.V.m. Art. 6 Abs. 1 TSchG sowie i.V.m. Art. 3 Abs. 1 und Abs. 2, Art. 6, Art. 7, Art. 10, Art. 36 Abs. 1 TSchV sowie i.V.m. Art. 6 Abs. 1 und Abs. 3 Nutz- und HaustierV)
Animal Welfare Violations: Sheep Left Without Adequate Shelter and Dry Resting Areas
This provision defines the offense of disregarding animal welfare regulations and was used to establish the defendant's guilt.
501 2024 36 · fr (art. 28 al. 1 let. a LPA)
Animal Keeper Fines Upheld for Housing Violations and Non-Compliance with Order
Cited in Order No. 2 as the legal basis for the conviction regarding non-conforming animal keeping.
501 2024 36 · fr (art. 28 al. 3 LPA)
Animal Keeper Fines Upheld for Housing Violations and Non-Compliance with Order
Cited in Order No. 2 as the legal basis for the conviction regarding non-compliance with a decision.
460.2023.262 · bl (Art. 28 Abs. 1 lit. a TSchG)
Acquittal on Animal Cruelty Charges Due to Insufficient Proof of Suffering
Cited in the first instance judgment as a potential basis for conviction for other offenses related to animal welfare, and discussed in the appeal as an alternative legal provision.
460.2022.178 · bl (Art. 28 Abs. 1 lit. a TSchG)
Animal Cruelty Conviction Upheld, Sentence Reduced
Cited for offenses that were considered mere violations (Übertretung) of animal husbandry regulations and were often dismissed due to the statute of limitations.
WBE.2023.198 · ag (Art. 28 Abs. 3 TSchG)
Dog Breeder Ban Upheld, Canton Entry Restriction Overturned
This provision is cited as a basis for penalizing intentional or negligent violations of the veterinary service's orders.
SST.2023.228 · ag (Art. 28 Abs. 1 lit. a TSchG i.V.m. Art. 44 TschV und Art. 24 Abs. 1 der Verordnung des BLV über die Haltung von Nutztieren und Haustieren)
Animal Welfare Violations: Pig Enrichment and Official Order Upheld
Cited in the dispositive as the basis for the conviction for violating animal welfare regulations by neglecting animal husbandry requirements.