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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 title
An 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
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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Turtles (Protection and Conservation) Regulations.

Legislation | Vanuatu | 1974 (2006)

Keyword: Animal welfare, Turtles

Source: FAO, FAOLEX