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Animals for Research Act (R.S.O., c. A.22).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Ontario
Document type
Legislation
Date
1990 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Research Animal welfare Non-governmental entity Authorization/permit Inspection
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Act concerns the sale of animals to research facilities and related licensing procedures. It also provides for guidelines in the use of animals for research activities (sect. 16), and requires the creation of an Animal Care Committee in every research facility (sect. 17). Section 18 deals with inspections, inspectors and their powers. The Act also contains provisions on offences and penalties and on matters that can be object of regulations.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.on.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

General (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 22).

Legislation | Canada | 1990 (2006)

Keyword: Research, Animal welfare, Policy/planning, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Transportation (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 25).

Legislation | Canada | 1990 (2006)

Keyword: Animal production, Animal welfare, Transport/storage, Research, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX