ANIMAL WELFARE ACT 2002 - SECT 3

ANIMAL WELFARE ACT 2002 - SECT 3

3 .         Content and intent

        (1)         This Act provides for the protection of animals by —

            (aa)         regulating the conduct of people in relation to animals, including the manner in which animals are treated, cared for and managed; and

            (a)         regulating the people who may use animals for scientific purposes, and the manner in which they may be used; and

            (b)         prohibiting cruelty to, and other inhumane or improper treatment of, animals.

        (2)         This Act intends to —

            (a)         promote and protect the welfare, safety and health of animals; and

            (b)         ensure the proper and humane care and management of all animals in accordance with generally accepted standards; and

            (c)         reflect the community’s expectation that people who are in charge of animals will ensure that they are properly treated and cared for.

        [Section 3 amended: No. 35 of 2018 s. 4.]