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Animal Health and Protection Act (SNL 2010, c A-9.1).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Newfoundland and Labrador
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Fish disease Animal health Certification Food quality control/food safety Processing/handling Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection International trade Public health Traceability/product tracing Basic legislation Animal welfare Apiculture/sericulture Royalties/fees Offences/penalties Animal production
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Entry into force notes
The present Act enters into force on 2 May 2012.
Abstract

The present Act lays down provisions relating to the health and protection of animals. For the purpose of the Act "animal" includes honey bees and other invertebrates as may be prescribed by regulation to be included as animals. Section 5 establishes that an inspector may inspect an animal, animal by-product, animal product, waste material, bedding, food, water, drugs or other thing related to an animal, where an inspector reasonably believes that it is necessary to carry out an inspection to determine the presence, absence or prevalence of a contagious or infectious disease, or to prevent the spread of a contagious or infectious disease. The text consists of 82 sections divided into 10 Parts as follows: Animal health (I); Animal protection (II); Nuisance animal (III); Heritage animals (IV); Licensing (V); Regulation and fees (VI); Inspector’s power (VII); Offences and penalties (VIII); General (IX); Repeal and commencement (X).

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.nf.ca

References - Legislation

Repeals

Animal Protection Act (R.S.N.L. 1990, c. A-10).

Legislation | Canada | 1978 (2006)

Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Inspection, Institution, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Livestock Health Act (R.S.N.L. 1990, c. L-22).

Legislation | Canada | 1970 (2006)

Keyword: Animal health, Animal production, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Livestock Act (R.S.N.L. 1990, c. L-20).

Legislation | Canada | 1970 (2006)

Keyword: Animal production, Ranching/captive breeding, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Animal Protection Standards Regulations (N.L.R. 36/12).

Legislation | Canada | 2012 (2015)

Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Standards, Cattle, Enforcement/compliance, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Protection Regulations (N.L.R. 35/12).

Legislation | Canada | 2012

Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Ranching/captive breeding, Drugs, Vaccination, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Health Regulations (N.L.R. 33/12).

Legislation | Canada | 2012

Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Drugs, Vaccination, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fur Farming Regulations (N.L.R. 38/12).

Legislation | Canada | 2012

Keyword: Ranching/captive breeding, Inspection, Pests/diseases, Enforcement/compliance, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Reportable Diseases Regulations (N.L.R. 37/12).

Legislation | Canada | 2012

Keyword: Animal welfare, Pests/diseases, Apiculture/sericulture, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Animal health, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Newfoundland Pony Designation Order, 2012 (N.L.R. 40/12).

Legislation | Canada | 2012

Keyword: Equine-animals, Institution, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Newfoundland Pony Regulations (N.L.R. 39/12).

Legislation | Canada | 2012

Keyword: Animal production, Equine-animals, Institution, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX