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Animals and Birds (Amendment) Act 2014 (No. 46).

Country/Territory
Singapore
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend the Animals and Birds Act (Chapter 7 of the 2002 Revised Edition).
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Birds Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Animal welfare Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Small Island Developing States, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

This Act amends provisions established for the trade and shipment of animals and birds. In particular, amendments specify codes of animal welfare, issued or adopted with respect to the standards of care to be provided or observed in respect of any animal or class of animals, duty of care of animal owners, etc. In addition, amendments establish new offences and penalties for illegal activity.

Full text
English
Website
statutes.agc.gov.sg

References - Legislation

Amends

Animals and Birds Act, 1965 (Ordinance No. 3 of 1965).

Legislation | Singapore | 1965 (2015)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal health, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Animal welfare, Authorization/permit, Biotechnology, Birds, Cattle, Certification, Disinfection/disinfestation, Genetic resources, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Herd book, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Insects, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Offences/penalties, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Slaughtering, Transport/storage, Vaccination

Source: FAO, FAOLEX