Animal Protection Act (S.N.S. 2008, c. 33). País/Territorio Canadá Subdivisión territorial Nova Scotia Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2008 (2014) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Ganado Palabra clave Protección de los animales Institución Inspección Infracciones/sanciones Legislación básica Área geográphica Americas, Ártico, Asia y Pacifico, Pacífico Oriental, América del Norte, Atlántico Norte Entry into force notes The present Act enters into force on 19 January 2010. Resumen The present Act lays down provisions relating to the protection of animals. In particular, section 4 establishes that the Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty, as continued under the former Act, 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. The Society may: promote both the humane treatment of animals and the principles of the Society; b) seek the aid of, when necessary, and co-operate with municipal police forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, agricultural representatives and veterinarians; c) 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; encourage and assist in the formation of branches of the Society throughout the Province. Section 11 establishes that the Board of Directors of the Society shall appoint a Chief Inspector and inspectors for the purpose of inspecting animals other than farm animals. The Act consists of 42 sections. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.gov.ns.ca Referencias - Legislación Revoca Animal Cruelty Prevention Act (S.N.S.1996, c. 22). Legislación | Canadá | 1996 Palabra clave: Protección de los animales, Institución, Inspección, Infracciones/sanciones Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX