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Animal Welfare (Guernsey) Ordinance, 2012 (No. III of 2012).

Country/Territory
Guernsey (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal welfare Animal health Animal production Slaughtering Offences/penalties Basic legislation Hunting/capture Game
Geographical area
Europe, North Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Ordinance makes provision with respect to welfare and health of animals and related matters. It also concerns taking etc. of wild animals for educational, scientific, research or conservation etc. purposes and the control of pest and other hamful animals. The Act, among other things, makes provision with respect to: welfare codes and guidance; licensing of activities affecting animals; animal experiments; enforcement. The Act defines offences against wild animals and the duty of care of animal owners. Rule on the protection of animals sshall not apply to anything which occurs in the normal course of fishing. The keeping of fish at any premises, in the course of a business, where they are kept in confined waters and bred, hatched and reared with a view to their sale or to their transfer to other waters requires a licence issued by the States Commerce and Employment Department.

Full text
English
Website
www.guernseylegalresources.gg

References - Legislation

Amends

Control of Birds Ordinance, 1985.

Legislation | Guernsey (UK) | 1985 (2011)

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Birds, Dangerous animal/harmful animal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Animal Welfare (Welfare Codes) Order, 2014 (No. 34 of 2014).

Legislation | Guernsey (UK) | 2015

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Welfare (Requirements for Slaughter, Killing Euthanasia Etc.) Order, 2014 (No. 31 of 2014).

Legislation | Guernsey (UK) | 2014

Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Animal production, Slaughtering, Offences/penalties, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Game

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Welfare (Slaughter, Killing, Euthanasia Etc.) (Prescribed Animals) Regulations, 2014 (No. 30 of 2014).

Legislation | Guernsey (UK) | 2014

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Aquaculture, Animal welfare, Animal health, Animal production, Offences/penalties, Slaughtering, Management/conservation, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Alien species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Animal Welfare (Prohibited Operations) (Amendment) Regulations, 2014 (No. 32 of 2014).

Legislation | Guernsey (UK) | 2015

Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Welfare (Amendment) Regulations, 2017 (No. 24 of 2017).

Legislation | Guernsey (UK) | 2017

Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Offences/penalties, Game, Dangerous animal/harmful animal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Welfare (Designation and Control of Pest Animals) Order, 2014 (G.S.I. No. 33 of 2014).

Legislation | Guernsey (UK) | 2014

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Alien species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Welfare (Amendment of Schedule 2) Regulations, 2018 (No. 7 of 2018).

Legislation | Guernsey (UK) | 2018

Keyword: Animal health, Animal reproduction, Authorization/permit, Cattle

Source: FAO, FAOLEX