Animal Cruelty Prevention Act (S.N.S.1996, c. 22). País/Territorio Canadá Subdivisión territorial Nova Scotia Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1996 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn Act to prevent cruelty to animals and to animals that are in distress. Materia Ganado Palabra clave Protección de los animales Institución Inspección Infracciones/sanciones Área geográphica Americas, Ártico, Asia y Pacifico, Pacífico Oriental, América del Norte, Atlántico Norte Resumen Article 4 of the above-mentioned Act establishes that the Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty is hereby continued as a body corporate. The object of the Society is to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals in the Province of Nova Scotia. It may: a) investigate cases of cruelty or neglect of animals reported to it; b) recommend agents for appointment as special constables under the Police Act; c) inspect and monitor facilities where animals, pets and livestock are housed or handled including, but not limited to, stables, kennels, agricultural shows, pet shops, research laboratories, farms, fur ranches and abattoirs; d) promote both the humane education and treatment of animals and the principles of the Society through information booths, school visits and workshops; e) seek the aid of, when necessary, and co-operate with municipal police forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, agricultural representatives and veterinarians; f) formulate and amend its constitution and make by-laws necessary to attain its object and, in particular, for the internal control, management and administration of its affairs, including by-laws; g) encourage and assist in the formation of branches of the Society throughout the Province.The Act consists of 25 articles. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.gov.ns.ca Referencias - Legislación Revocado por Animal Protection Act (S.N.S. 2008, c. 33). Legislación | Canadá | 2008 (2014) Palabra clave: Protección de los animales, Institución, Inspección, Infracciones/sanciones, Legislación básica Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX