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Animals Law (2013 Revision).

Country/Territory
Cayman Islands (UK)
Document type
Legislation
Date
1976 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Supplement No. 1 published with Extraordinary Gazette No. 82 of 11 October 2013.
Subject
Livestock, Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Aquatic animals Fish disease Animal health Animal welfare Animal production Animal reproduction Basic legislation Protected area Hunting/capture Birds International trade Offences/penalties Protection of species Wild fauna
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the protection of animals against diseases and cruel treatment, the development of livestock breeding and control of animals, and the protection of wildlife. "Animal" is here defined as "including live mammals, reptiles (other than turtles), amphibians, birds and insects (sect. 2). Part II makes provision for the importation and exportation of animals. Part III concerns the control of animals diseases. The Governor may make Regulations for the improvement of livestock breeding, slaughtering, etc. under section 21 included in Part IV entitled "The Improvement of Livestock". Part V concerns licenses for the keeping of dogs. Part VII concerns the control of nuisances caused by animals. Animals are protected from cruelty under sections 70 to 77 whereas sections 78 to 83 make provision for hunting of protected animals and the protection of birds. Animal sanctuaries are established under section 82. (93 sections divided into 10 Chapters)

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Animals (Prohibited Dogs) Regulations (2012 Revision).

Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 2002 (2011)

Keyword: Animal welfare, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animals (Exportation, Importation, Protection and Control) Regulations.

Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 1977 (1996)

Keyword: Animal welfare, International trade, Seasons

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Animals (Amendment) Law, 2012 (No. 25 of 2012).

Legislation | Cayman Islands (UK) | 2012

Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX