Care and Protection of Animals Act 1975. Country/Territory Bermuda (UK) Document type Legislation Date 1975 (2008) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Animal production International trade Authorization/permit Basic legislation Geographical area Americas, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This Act makes provisions for the proper keeping of animals and related matters and the protection of animals from cruel treatment. Act does not apply to fish or animals specified in the second column of the First Schedule of the Endangered Animals and Plants Act. Importation of animals requires a permit from the Minister responsible for the environment. Certain considerations specified in section 4 may be made by the Minister in deciding whether or not to grant such permit. The Minister may make further regulation with respect to the keeping of animals under section 7. Cruel behaviour versus animals is prohibited under section 8. The Act provides also for the destruction of injured animals. (21 sections) Full text English Website www.bermudalaws.bm References - Legislation Implemented by Care and Protection of Animals (Commercial Horse Stables) (Licensing) Regulations 2005 (B.R. No. 28 of 2005). Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 2005 Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal production, Equine-animals, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Care and Protection of Animals (Commercial Horse Stables) Regulations 1984 (S.I. No. 38 of 1984). Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 1981 Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal production, International trade, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Department of Parks (Consequential Amendments) Act 2000 (No. 20 of 2000). Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 2000 Keyword: Protected area, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Department of Environment and Natural Resources (Consequential Amendments) Act 2016 (No. 21 of 2016). Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 2016 Keyword: Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Care and Protection of Animals Amendment Act 2018 (No. 38 of 2018). Legislation | Bermuda (UK) | 2018 Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal production, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX