Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (Cap. 78). Country/Territory Vanuatu Document type Legislation Date 1974 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Laws of the Republic of Vanuatu, Consolidated Edition of 2006. Long titleAn Act to provide for the prevention of cruelty to animals. Subject Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Animal welfare Inspection Basic legislation Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Abstract The aim of the Act is to prevent unnecessary cruel treatment of animals including birds, reptiles and fish. Section 2 lists offences against animals. Section 3 concerns slaughtering of animals whereas to animals to be transported without unnecessary suffering etc. Any person who has reasonable cause to suspect that an offence against this Act has been or is being committed shall report the facts thereof to a veterinary officer or to the District Commissioner of the district concerned. After investigation, the veterinary officer may by notice in writing require the owner or person in charge of the animal or animals concerned to take such action as may be specified in such notice to remedy the matters complained of. Full text English References - Legislation Implemented by Turtles (Protection and Conservation) Regulations. Legislation | Vanuatu | 1974 (2006) Keyword: Animal welfare, Turtles Source: FAO, FAOLEX