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Animal Welfare Act, 2008 (No. 19 of 2008).

Country/Territory
United Republic of Tanzania
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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