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Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Ordinance.

Country/Territory
China, Hong Kong SAR
Document type
Legislation
Date
1935 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
To prohibit and punish cruelty to animals.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal welfare Inspection Offences/penalties Basic legislation
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

This Ordinance specifies acts and omissions in respect of animals which amount to cruelty and prescribes penalties for such acts and omissions considered to be offences. Provisions of the Ordinance also include powers of arrest, destruction of animals, inspection. The Ordinance grants regulation making powers to the Chief Executive in Council.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.gov.hk