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Cruelty to Animals Act (Cap. 115).

Country/Territory
Belize
Document type
Legislation
Date
1865
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Water
Keyword
Basic legislation Animal welfare Animal health Authorization/permit Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Livestock water use
Geographical area
Americas, Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act prohibits various acts of cruelty against livestock and other animals and provides for punishment of such offences. Acts that are prohibited include: using animals for fighting, not providing impounded animals with sufficient food and water, and injuring or abusing animals. In case any impounded animal is without fit and sufficient food and water, any person may enter into the pound and supply such animal with the same. The owner of the animal shall be held liable to pay the costs of such action.

Full text
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Website
www.belizelaw.org