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

Country/Territory
Guernsey (UK)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal welfare Animal health Offences/penalties Ranching/captive breeding
Geographical area
Europe, North Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Order brings into operation animal welfare codes in respect of pet and working dogs, pet cats, pet rabbits, pet hamsters, pet rats, pet mice, pet gerbils, pet guinea pigs, pet birds, pet reptiles and amphibians and calves reared out of doors (set out in Schedules 1 to 11). The codes provide practical guidance on meeting the duty of care to the animal concerned under section 8 of the Animal Welfare (Guernsey) Ordinance, 2012. Failure to comply with a provision of a Code may imply contravention of the duty of care which is an offence under the Ordinance.

Full text
English
Website
www.guernseylegalresources.gg

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Legislation | Guernsey (UK) | 2012

Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Animal production, Slaughtering, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Game

Source: FAO, FAOLEX