Legal requirements for owning donkeys in Spain
Many people often inquire about the legal requirements for owning donkeys in Spain. The code of exploitation (also known as REGA code) for equines or donkeys, called in Spanish “ Código de Explotación Equina o Asnal”, is one of the main legal prerequisites for keeping equids on our property.
The procedures are usually not complicated; they are carried out at the OCA (Comarcal Agrarian Office) in your area, and it is free of charge. To begin, it is advisable to approach the nearest OCA and manage it directly with them.