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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 title
An 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