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Animal Cruelty Prevention Act (S.N.S.1996, c. 22).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Nova Scotia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1996
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to prevent cruelty to animals and to animals that are in distress.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal welfare Institution Inspection Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

Article 4 of the above-mentioned Act establishes that the Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty is hereby continued as a body corporate. The object of the Society is to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals in the Province of Nova Scotia. It may: a) investigate cases of cruelty or neglect of animals reported to it; b) recommend agents for appointment as special constables under the Police Act; c) inspect and monitor facilities where animals, pets and livestock are housed or handled including, but not limited to, stables, kennels, agricultural shows, pet shops, research laboratories, farms, fur ranches and abattoirs; d) promote both the humane education and treatment of animals and the principles of the Society through information booths, school visits and workshops; e) seek the aid of, when necessary, and co-operate with municipal police forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, agricultural representatives and veterinarians; f) formulate and amend its constitution and make by-laws necessary to attain its object and, in particular, for the internal control, management and administration of its affairs, including by-laws; g) encourage and assist in the formation of branches of the Society throughout the Province.The Act consists of 25 articles.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.ns.ca

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Animal Protection Act (S.N.S. 2008, c. 33).

Legislation | Canada | 2008 (2014)

Keyword: Animal welfare, Institution, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX