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Isiolo County Animal Welfare Act, 2015 (No. 8 of 2015).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Territorial subdivision
Isiolo
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Isiolo County Gazette Supplement No. 20 (Acts No. 8) of 21 December, 2016.
Long title
An Act of the County Assembly of Isiolo to make provision on welfare of animals and matters related to health services and connected purposes.
Subject
Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Animal welfare Animal health Authorization/permit Institution Inspection Offences/penalties Animal reproduction Enforcement/compliance Ranching/captive breeding
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

This Act principally provides for the protection of the well-being of animals including wild animals and fish. It also concerns licensing of animal breeding premises, disposal of dead animals with a view on public health protection, hunting of captive animals and regulation making powers of the County Executive Committee Member also respecting the feeding, watering and handling of animals in premises where animals are kept.

Full text
English
Website
www.kenyalaw.org