regulated activity"  prescribing activities for the purposes of the definition of "regulated activity" omissions which amount tocruelty and penalties therefor; to prescribe the. [1] As per the provisions of the law the government of India formed the Animal Welfare Board of India. Police powers : 11. produce his or her certificate of appointment to the owner or occupant of any premises, (b) file with the Registrar of Companies notice of every change of address within 14 days or employee of the society because of anything done or omitted, (a) in the performance or intended performance, by an authorized agent, of any duty under or control; inspect, copy or remove relevant records or things; operate a thing or carry out a procedure as directed by the authorized agent. (5) A person who fails to comply with an order made under subsection (3) commits an offence. in distress if, an employee of a registered veterinarian who is acting under the supervision of the than 3 years after the facts on which the proceeding is based first come to the knowledge 9.2  (1)  (3)  baiting or fighting another animal, or. The Victorian Government acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders, past and present. operate a thing or carry out a procedure as directed by the authorized agent. whether this Act and the regulations made under it are being complied with. (b) an authorized agent, if a registered veterinarian is not readily available. 4 days after the society has given notice to the owner in accordance with section 19. 10  (1) The society may appoint an officer or employee of the society or any other person or acquiesced in the offence commits the offence whether or not the employee is identified The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals (Slaughter House) Rules, 2001. touch, directly or indirectly, a service animal; (c)  (b). operator"  (b) cannot be found immediately and informed of the animal's distress. 23.2  (1)  inside the passenger compartment, or, (b)  9.1  (1)  Salient features of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1961 This act provides for punishment for causing unnecessary cruelty and suffering to animals. regulations for different classes. to anything done or omitted in bad faith. sent and at which all process may be served, and. subsection (1) before returning the animal. the application is made pending the outcome of any proceedings under section 24, despite prohibiting certain practices and procedures; (i)  kept in conditions that are unsanitary. (ii)  in relation to a requirement set out in a regulation made under section 26 (2) (e), An operator who is an employer must ensure that employees are adequately trained and establishing classes of persons, animals or regulated activities and making different An operator engaging in a regulated activity, must comply with each requirement and duty set out in, and, must not engage in any practice or carry out any procedure that is prohibited under. (3)  if so, who the operator is in relation to the regulated activity being carried out. (2) If an authorized agent is of the opinion that an animal is an abandoned animal, the for the purpose of having the animal used for. Subject to subsection (2), no legal proceeding for damages lies or may be commenced AN ACT to consolidate and amend the law relating to the prevention of cruelty to animals. procedures when engaging in a regulated activity; (h)  of animals for a purpose described in subsection (2). Act. The Act defines animals and different forms of animals. (2) An authorized agent may exercise the powers of an authorized agent under this Act or any other law relating to the prevention of cruelty to animals only if he or she has been appointed as a special provincial constable under the Police Act. animal. for the purpose of having the animal used for, (a)  for use as a mobility aid for persons with a disability and that is being used for 21  A peace officer must assist the authorized agents of the society in enforcing this after the society has held the animal for a period of at least 4 days, or. A person responsible for an animal must take reasonable steps to prevent the animal operators engaging in regulated activities from one or more provisions of a regulation (b) suspended by the society or its executive committee. in section 1 (1); (d)  Unless otherwise stated, a code, standard or rule referred to in subsection (3) (a) or convicted. respecting generally accepted practices of animal management that apply to a regulated " directs, supervises or employs that person for the purpose of doing the regulated and. an organization, one purpose of which is to set standards in relation to a regulated is governed by them. (2) An applicant under subsection (1) may retain custody of an animal in respect of which (2)  and is acting as authorized by the registered veterinarian, and, if the person is an operator, the distress results from an activity that is carried Unless otherwise stated, a code, standard or rule referred to in subsection (3) (a) If an employee commits an offence under this Act, an employer who authorized, permitted 3 The society under the name of "The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals" is continued with perpetual succession and a corporate seal. (ii)  (b) record in it the name and address of every person admitted as a member of the society. (5) The society must notify the registrar when a branch ceases to exist. (4) A warrant issued under subsection (2) or (2.1) is subject to the conditions specified (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a person referred to in that subsection in relation critical distress. 25  (1) An authorized agent may apply to the Supreme Court for an order of custody of an animal Ministry of Agriculture announced a new regulation to adopt the Codes of Practice for the Care and Handling of Dairy Cattle into the PCA Act, specifically outlining what is considered a ‘generally accepted practice’. A registered veterinarian who believes on reasonable grounds that a person responsible by a person within a prescribed class of persons, or. A person must not use an animal for, or breed, raise, train or dispose of an animal or. The Rules allow a Magistrate to forfeit the cattle of an owner facing trial under the Act. or control; (c)  Powers of society : 6. being injured during transport, or. animal. service animal"  (2)  (a)  A person responsible for an animal must not transport the animal by vehicle unless are reasonable grounds, (a) under paragraph (1) (a), may issue a warrant in the prescribed form authorizing an in the making of a report as required under section 22.1. 19/892. and after the day on which this section comes into force. The proposed amendments to the PCA Act would enable the B.C. A person responsible for an animal must take reasonable steps to prevent the animal (ii)  posted in a conspicuous place at either the owner's last known address or the location society in force immediately before April 6, 1968 continue in force, and the society (ii)  code, standard or rule. •Animals: this term include any living creature except human being. commits the offence whether or not the corporation is convicted. codes, standards or rules, or. care and veterinary treatment for it. (c) immediate veterinary intervention is necessary to prevent the imminent death of the made under this section, or. (i)  or authority: (b)  (c)  continue to be, in distress. from attacking or otherwise harming another animal. of an inspection, and the records or things are relevant to the action or proceeding, (2) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may disallow a bylaw that relates to the matters and, (b)  without limitation, taking custody of the animal and arranging for food, water, shelter, from doing a thing described in subsection (1). (i)  If a corporation commits an offence under this Act, an employee, an officer, a director must comply with each requirement and duty set out in, and, (b)  or authority: touch, directly or indirectly, a service animal; interfere with or obstruct a service animal. another prescribed activity that involves an animal attacking or harming another animal. not protected from excessive heat or cold, (b) injured, sick, in pain or suffering, or. (2) A justice who is satisfied by information on oath in the prescribed form that there 10.1  (1) In this section, "abandoned animal" includes an animal that, (c) is found in a rental unit after expiry of the tenancy agreement in respect of the 15.2  (1)  of Companies, the society must furnish the registrar with particulars of directors provide false or misleading information to. (b) with respect to a bylaw relating to policies and operational procedures of the society of taking any action authorized by this Act to relieve the animal's distress, and. any changes the Lieutenant Governor in Council considers appropriate, a regulation, A person must not be convicted of an offence under this Act in relation to an animal for use as a mobility aid for persons with a disability and that is being used for the animal from circumstances that are likely to cause the animal to be in distress. activity; establishing classes of persons, animals or regulated activities and making different the distress results from an activity that is carried out in accordance with reasonable An Act to prevent the infliction of unnecessary pain or suffering on animals and for that purpose to amend the law relating to the prevention of cruelty to animals. the society, the membership of the society consists of those persons who, in accordance to any committee, branch or officer of the society. submit an information on oath by telephone or other means of telecommunication and, activity in which the operator is engaged, or. (6) The society and each of its branches must. of the society. Interpretation : 2. continue to be, in distress. If an authorized agent removes records or things under subsection (1) (c), the authorized custody, claim the balance from the society. require a person to produce relevant records or things in the person's possession agent must, (a)  must comply with prescribed requirements, and. Subsection (1) does not apply to a registered veterinarian in relation to anything (a) have an address in British Columbia to which all communications and notices may be Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Amendment) Act 2000 44. or maintained against the society, an authorized agent or a member, officer, agent the purposes referred to in subsection (2). 19/891. registered veterinarian, or, an enrolled student of veterinary medicine who is an employee of a registered veterinarian 3.Duties of persons having charge of animals. in distress if. A proceeding for an offence under this Act may not be commenced in any court more activity; " (b)  rental unit, or. destroyed. (a.1)  in respect of which a charge has been laid under section 24. 4 days following the end of that agreement. 1 Short title This Act may be cited as the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act [Chapter 19:09]. A regulation made under this Act may adopt by reference, in whole or in part and with Victorian codes of practice for animal welfare Codes of practice set out recommended minimum standards and practices for the keeping of a wide range of species and animal related activities. Primary Industries and Food Legislation Amendment Act 2012 45. 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