Animal Welfare (Amendment) Act, 2014 (Act No. XXXV of 2014). Country/Territory Malta Document type Legislation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Animal welfare Animal health Keeping of live animals Wild fauna Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract This Act lays down some amendments and addenda to the Animal Welfare Act. Firstly it amends certain definitions under article 2, namely those referring to circus, circus operator and circus promoter; the definition of non-governmental organization is inserted. New Part X A on animal welfare in circuses is added. Further amendments concern the Council for Animal Welfare. Full text English Website www.doi.gov.mt References - Legislation Amends Animal Welfare Act, 2001 (Act No. XXV of 2001). Legislation | Malta | 2001 Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Animal production, Biotechnology, Authorization/permit, Basic legislation Source: FAO, FAOLEX