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Animals Protection Act.

Pays/Territoire
Namibie
Type du document
Législation
Date
1962 (1972)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Titre complet
An Act to consolidate and amend the laws relating to the prevention of cruelty to animals.
Sujet
Bétail
Mot clé
Protection des animaux Santé des animaux Mise en application Infractions/sanctions Législation de base
Aire géographique
Afrique, Atlantique Sud, Afrique Méridionale
Résumé

This Act seeks to protect animals from cruel treatment. It defines offences in respect of animals. "Animal" includes any wild animal, wild bird or reptile which is in captivity or under the control of any person. The Minister may by notice in the Gazette prohibit the killing of an animal specified in the notice with the intention of using the skin or meat or any other part of such animal for commercial purposes. The Act also defines powers of court and provides for enforcement and further regulation by the Minister.

Texte intégral
Anglais
Site web
www.parliament.gov.na