Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (R.S.N.B. 1973, c. S-12). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision New Brunswick Document type Legislation Date 1956 (2017) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Research Non-governmental entity Special fund Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This Act continues in operation the New Brunswick Society for the Prevention of Cruelty under the name of The New Brunswick Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and further provides for its functioning. The Act regulates the activities and powers of animal protection officers, sets rules for inspections and also provides for the seizure of animals, the destruction of animals and related offences. The Act also establishes the Animal Protection Account for the purpose of funding for animal protection. Full text English/French Website www.gov.nb.ca References - Legislation Implemented by General Regulation – Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (N.B. Reg. 2000-4). Legislation | Canada | 2000 (2010) Keyword: Animal welfare, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX