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Pounds Act.

Country/Territory
Belize
Document type
Legislation
Date
1899
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal production Grazing Animal welfare
Geographical area
Americas, Central America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

Act relative to the impounding of cattle, i.e. any bull, ox, cow, steer, heifer, mule and the male, female and young of the horse, ass, sheep, goat, swine and of any animal, other than a dog, ordinarily kept or used as a beast of burden or for draught, riding or the production of wool, hair, meat, milk or hides. A local authority may establish, erect and maintain at a convenient place or places within its jurisdiction a public pound or pounds under the provisions of this Act and may appoint a poundkeeper at any such pound. Every keeper of a pound who neglects to keep any cattle from time to time impounded at a pound supplied with sufficient wholesome food and water, shall commit an offence. Any person may seize any cattle found trespassing in his house or on his land, and secure it in any public pound or, if there is no public pound within three miles of the scene of trespass then, in any private pound or place of security, and keep it until satisfaction is made for such trespass in manner hereinafter provided. Remaining provisions of this Act further regulate keeping of animals in pounds and provide for the protection and treatment of such animals. (21 sections)

Full text
English
Website
www.belizelaw.org