Animals Protection Act (71 of 1962).
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Type of law
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Abstract
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.
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Long title of text
An Act to consolidate and amend the laws relating to the prevention of cruelty to animals.
Notes
Consolidated version of Act No. 71 of 1962 as amended by General Law Amendment Act 102 of 1972 and the Animals Protection Amendment Act No. 7 of 1972.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
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