Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (Cap. 179). Country/Territory Seychelles Document type Legislation Date 1902 (1976) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Animal health Animal welfare Ownership Offences/penalties Basic legislation Turtles Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States Abstract This Act defines penalties in relation with offences against animal welfare. The Act also concerns remuneration to custodian of animals impounded, sale of impounded animals and birds, slaughter of injured animals and compensation of costs for the keeping of impounded animals. Animals shall include any turtle or tortoise. Full text English Website www.seylii.org