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Protection of Animals Act (No. 10 of 1935).

Country/Territory
Antigua and Barbuda
Document type
Legislation
Date
1935 (1992)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Basic legislation Animal welfare Animal health
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act provides against the cruel treatment of animals. "Animals" includes domestic, captive or wild animals, either birds, beast, fish, reptile or insect (sect. 2). It shall be prohibited to practice any of the treatments of animals specified in section 3. If it is cruel to keep the animal alive the Court may order destruction of the animal and may also deprive the person convicted of the ownership of the animal. Section 7 concerns the destruction of injured or diseased animals ordered by a magistrate, veterinary officer or other government official, or qualified veterinarian. (9 sections)

Full text
English
Website
www.laws.gov.ag

References - Legislation

Amended by

Protection of Animals (Amendment) Act (No. 5 of 1993).

Legislation | Antigua and Barbuda | 1993

Keyword: Animal welfare

Source: FAO, FAOLEX