Protection of Animals Act Cap. 169.
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Abstract
This Act sets out provisions on the offences of cruelty to any domestic or captive animal; court order for destruction of animal; deprival of person convicted of cruelty of ownership of animal; disqualification of persons convicted of cruelty to dogs; compensation for damage done by cruelty to an animal; destruction of injured animals by the veterinary officer, livestock officer, or other authorized persons; power of the veterinary officer, livestock officer, or other authorized persons to provide food for animals in confinement; inspection of places for selling animals; and regulations concerning transport of cattle, horses, sheep, pigs, goats and poultry in terms of animal welfare.
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Long title of text
An Act to amend the Law relating to cruelty to animals.
Notes
This Act is a consolidated version, including amendments by the Ordinances No. 26 of 1937, No. 36 of 1954, No. 20 of 1955, No. 11 of 1957, No. 23 of 1958, No. 10 of 1961, No. 30 of 1965, No. 7 of 1966, No. 24 of 1968, and Act No. 24 of 1973.
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No
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English
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