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Dead Animal Disposal Act (R.S.O. 1990, c. D.3).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Ontario
Document type
Legislation
Date
1990 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Waste disposal Solid waste Waste non-domestic sources Authorization/permit Waste management
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Act lays down provisions relating to the disposal of dead animals. Section 3 establishes that the owner of a dead animal shall dispose of it within forty-eight hours of its death: a) by burying it with a covering of at least two feet of earth; b) by the services of a person licensed as a collector under this Act; or c) by any other methods of disposal provided for in other regulations. The Act deals also with the following aspects: fallen animals, slaughter prohibited collector, processing, selling or storing meats, prohibition against sale, licensing, prohibition, issue of licence, renewal of licence, provisional suspension, etc. The text consists of 18 sections.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.on.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ontario Regulation (O. Reg. 104/09).

Legislation | Canada | 2009

Keyword: Waste disposal, Solid waste, Waste non-domestic sources, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Transport/storage, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

General (R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 263).

Legislation | Canada | 1990 (2006)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Solid waste, Waste non-domestic sources, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Transport/storage, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Food Safety and Quality Act, 2001 (S.O. 2001, c. 20).

Legislation | Canada | 2001 (2019)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Agricultural commodities, Marine fishes, Freshwater fishes, Milk/dairy products, Fraud, Inspection, Standards, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX