Animal Welfare Act, 2008 (No. 19 of 2008). Country/Territory United Republic of Tanzania Document type Legislation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the humane treatment of animals, establishment of the Animal Welfare Advisory Council, monitoring and mitigation of animal abuse, promoting awareness on the importance of animal welfare and to provide for other related matters. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Animal welfare Biotechnology Institution Transport/storage Offences/penalties Basic legislation Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries Abstract This Act makes provision for the protection of any animal kept in captivity. Full text English Website www.parliament.go.tz References - Legislation Amended by Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 7) Act, 2019 (No. 9 of 2019). Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2019 Keyword: Authorization/permit, International trade, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Procedural matters, Public health, Animal welfare, Mining, Internal trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX