Animal Protection Act (S.N.S. 2008, c. 33). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision Nova Scotia Document type Legislation Date 2008 (2014) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Institution Inspection Offences/penalties 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 19 January 2010. Abstract The present Act lays down provisions relating to the protection of animals. In particular, section 4 establishes that the Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty, as continued under the former Act, 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. The Society may: promote both the humane treatment of animals and the principles of the Society; b) seek the aid of, when necessary, and co-operate with municipal police forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, agricultural representatives and veterinarians; c) 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; encourage and assist in the formation of branches of the Society throughout the Province. Section 11 establishes that the Board of Directors of the Society shall appoint a Chief Inspector and inspectors for the purpose of inspecting animals other than farm animals. The Act consists of 42 sections. Full text English Website www.gov.ns.ca References - Legislation Repeals Animal Cruelty Prevention Act (S.N.S.1996, c. 22). Legislation | Canada | 1996 Keyword: Animal welfare, Institution, Inspection, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX