Starting August 15, pet owners who have not registered their animals' genetic profiles could face fines of up to 1,500 euros. The process requires a veterinary visit to sequence the DNA, which is then linked to a QR code. Registration fees range from 35 to 45 euros depending on the date of enrollment.
“"The City Council could have reinforced other preventive and coexistence actions, such as street surveillance with qualified personnel."
The measure has faced backlash led by Emili Badia, who started a petition on Change.org. Opponents describe the rule as intrusive and raise concerns about data protection, suggesting that biological traces could be used to track citizens' movements and habits within the city.
