Animal Protection Act, 1999 (S.S. 1999, c. A-21.1). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Saskatchewan Document type Legislation Date 1999 (2010) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act respecting the protection of animals. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Animal health Inspection Non-governmental entity Basic legislation 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 1 November 2000. Abstract The purpose of the present Act is to ensure the protection of animals. An animal is in distress if it is: a) deprived of adequate food, water, care or shelter; b) injured, sick, in pain or suffering; or c) abused or neglected. Section 3 lays down provisions relating to the establishment of humane societies taking care of animals. Furthermore, the Act deals with issues such as inspections of distressed animals, authority to enter, identification, destruction of animals. The Act consists of 28 sections divided into 4 Parts. Full text English Website www.qp.gov.sk.ca References - Legislation Implemented by Animal Protection Regulations (2000, R.R.S. c. A-21.1 Reg. 1). Legislation | Canada | 2000 Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Inspection, Non-governmental entity, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX