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The Bulgarian Parliament has banned the breeding and killing of animals solely for fur production, amending the Veterinary Activities Act. Violators face fines up to €1,500 for first offenses and €6,000 for repeat offenses. Authorized individuals and companies can be fined up to €10,000. The ban applies to farms raising animals like minks and foxes exclusively for their fur, but does not affect skins from animals raised for food or legally hunted. Deputy Anton Kutev stated this measure concludes a long process and aims to prevent fur producers from relocating to Bulgaria from other European countries.