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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