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Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (Cap. 78).

País/Territorio
Vanuatu
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
1974 (2006)
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Fuente original
Laws of the Republic of Vanuatu, Consolidated Edition of 2006.
Título completo
An Act to provide for the prevention of cruelty to animals.
Materia
Ganado, Especies silvestres y ecosistemas
Palabra clave
Protección de los animales Inspección Legislación básica
Área geográphica
Asia y Pacifico, Países menos desarrollados, Melanesia, Oceania, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo, Pacífico Sur
Resumen

The aim of the Act is to prevent unnecessary cruel treatment of animals including birds, reptiles and fish. Section 2 lists offences against animals. Section 3 concerns slaughtering of animals whereas to animals to be transported without unnecessary suffering etc. Any person who has reasonable cause to suspect that an offence against this Act has been or is being committed shall report the facts thereof to a veterinary officer or to the District Commissioner of the district concerned. After investigation, the veterinary officer may by notice in writing require the owner or person in charge of the animal or animals concerned to take such action as may be specified in such notice to remedy the matters complained of.

Texto completo
Inglés

Referencias - Legislación

Implementado por

Turtles (Protection and Conservation) Regulations.

Legislación | Vanuatu | 1974 (2006)

Palabra clave: Protección de los animales, Tortugas

Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX