Performing Animals Protection Regulations (No. R. 771 of 2017).

These Regulations of the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries implement provisions of Performing Animals Protection Amendment Act, 2016 regarding (application for) a licence in terms of section 3F of the Act. The Regulations set out standards for places where the applicant keeps, trains/exhibits or houses animals prior to sending them to other locations or where animals are permanently housed excluding guard dogs on long-term lease contracts, and temporary lodgings. An inspection shall be conducted by an officer at the primary and secondary facilities in accordance with these Regulations. The Regulations also concern an appeal in terms of section 3M of the Act. Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with these regulations shall be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine as prescribed by Section 8 the Act.