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Fur Farms Act (RSA 2000, c. F-30).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Alberta
Document type
Legislation
Date
1980 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Non-edible products Animal production Animal welfare Authorization/permit Internal trade International trade
Geographical area
Americas, North America
Entry into force notes
The Revised Statutes of Alberta (R.S.A) 2000 are in force as of 1 January 2002.
Abstract

This Act regulates the operation of fur farms defined as places where fur-bearing animals are kept in captivity for the purposes of breeding, reproduction and pelting whether or not the fur-bearing animals or their pelts are offered for sale (sect. 1). The operation of fur farms is subject to licensing and the licensing requirements and procedures are set in the Act (sects. 4-7). Section 9 defines the conditions for operating fur farms, which include that premises in which the animals have to be

Full text
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Website
www.gov.ab.ca