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

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Newfoundland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1978 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act respecting the protection of animals.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal welfare Animal health Inspection Institution Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Act lays down provisions relating to the protection of animals. In particular, its purpose is to provide for a method to help animals that are in distress and to prevent cruelty to or other mistreatment of animals. The Act contains at the outset a definition clause referring to various terms therein employed such as “animal”, “distress”, “Minister”, ”veterinarian”, “SPCA” (The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). The text consists of 21 sections of which the most important ones are: Prohibited activities (sect. 4); Animal found in distress (sect. 5); Power to search for animal (sect. 6); Animal found by member of public (sect. 7); Destruction of animal (sect. 8); Expenses to be paid (sect. 9); Disposal of animals (sect. 10); Inspection of premises (sect. 11); Duty of staff veterinarian (sect. 12); Penalties (sect.20).

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.nf.ca

References - Legislation

Repealed by

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

Legislation | Canada | 2010 (2013)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX