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Fur Farm Act ([RSBC 1996] Chapter 167).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
British Columbia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1947 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Authorization/permit Inspection Animal production Keeping of live animals Wild fauna
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Act regulates the keeping of fur farms which are defined as places in which "two or more fur bearing animals are kept in captivity". Fur bearing animals include all wild animals kept in captivity and used for commercial purposes, except those animals excluded by regulation (sect. 1). The Act prescribes licence terms, inspection procedures, offences and penalties.

Full text
English
Website
www.qp.gov.bc.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Fur Farm Regulation (B.C. Reg. 310/59).

Legislation | Canada | 1959 (2010)

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Animal production, Inspection, Animal by-products, Pests/diseases, Animal health, Keeping of live animals, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Licence Fee Regulation (B.C. Reg. 12/90).

Legislation | Canada | 1990 (1994)

Keyword: Animal production, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance, Keeping of live animals, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX