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Animal Welfare Act, 2001 (Act No. XXV of 2001).

Country/Territory
Malta
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Supplement to the Government Gazette of 2001, pp. A 1779-A 1798.
Long title
An Act to establish and consolidate the protection of animals kept for work, sport, companionship and food.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal welfare Animal health Animal production Biotechnology Authorization/permit Basic legislation
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
For entry into force please see section 1.
Abstract

The Act consists of 50 sections divided into 17 Parts: Preliminary (I); Animal welfare (II); Establishment of a Council for Animal Welfare (III); Keeping of animals (III); Caring of animals (IV); Surgical operations on animals (V); Killing of animals (VI); Housing of animals (VII); Breeding of animals (VIII); Transport of animals (IX); Use of animals at competitions (X); Biotechnology and animal experiments (XI); Aggressive animals (XII); Animal welfare officers (XIII); Offences and penalties (XIV); Exceptions in relation to hunting and killing (XV); Appeals (XVI); Miscellaneous (XVII).

Full text
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Website
www.legal-malta.com

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Staging Points Regulations, 2003 (L.N. 261 of 2003).

Legislation | Malta | 2003

Keyword: Animal welfare, Transport/storage, Animal health, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Calves Regulations (Protection), 2003 (L.N. 258 of 2003).

Legislation | Malta | 2003

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Farm Animals (Protection) Regulations, 2003 (L.N. 266 of 2003).

Legislation | Malta | 2003

Keyword: Animal welfare, Ranching/captive breeding, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Slaughter or Killing (Protection) Regulations, 2003 (L.N. 260 of 2003).

Legislation | Malta | 2003

Keyword: Animal welfare, Slaughtering, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pigs (Protection) Regulations, 2003 (L.N. 259 of 2003).

Legislation | Malta | 2003

Keyword: Animal welfare, Swine, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Laying Hens (Protection) Regulations, 2003 (L.N. 264 of 2003).

Legislation | Malta | 2003

Keyword: Animal welfare, Poultry, Inspection, Registration, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Emergency Euthanasia of Animals Regulations, 2015 (L.N. 193 of 2015).

Legislation | Malta | 2015

Keyword: Animal welfare

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Minimum Standards for the Protection of Pigs Regulations, 2015 (L.N. 388 of 2015).

Legislation | Malta | 2015

Keyword: Animal welfare, Swine, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Farm Animals (Protection) (Amendment) Regulations, 2022. (L.N. 187 of 2022).

Legislation | Malta | 2022

Keyword: Animal production, Animal welfare, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Inspection, Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Animal Welfare (Amendment) Act, 2014 (Act No. XXXV of 2014).

Legislation | Malta | 2014

Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Keeping of live animals, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. XXII of 2019 – An Act to amend the Animal Welfare Act, Cap. 439.

Legislation | Malta | 2019

Keyword: Animal welfare, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX