Performing Animals Protection Amendment Act, 2016 (No. 4 of 2016). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Legislation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette No. 40555 of 19 January 2017. Long titleAn Act to amend the Performing Animals Protection Act, 1935, so as to repeal certain sections; to insert certain definitions; to provide for the designation of a National Licensing Officer; to provide for a procedure for the application for a licence to exhibit and train performing animals or use of animals for safeguarding; to provide for the functions of a National Licensing Officer; to provide for the issuance of licences; to provide for an appeals process; and to provide for matters connected therewith. Subject Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Animal health Animal welfare Authorization/permit Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Ranching/captive breeding Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract This Act amends the Performing Animals Protection Act, 1935 so as to insert new sections 3A to 3P. Those sections concern designation, qualification and functions of National Licensing Officers, appointment of experts, delegation of powers and functions by National Licensing Officers, application for licences, consideration and granting of applications for licences by a National Licensing Officer, duration of licence, appeal against decisions of National Licensing Officers, appeal, composition and membership of the Appeals Board, offences. Full text English Website www.gov.za References - Legislation Amends Performing Animals Protection Act. Legislation | South Africa | 1935 (1991) Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Performing Animals Protection Regulations (No. R. 771 of 2017). Legislation | South Africa | 2017 Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX