Animal Care and Protection Act 2001
sec.26Removal of cat’s claw
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sec.26 Removal of cat’s claw
A person, other than a veterinary surgeon, must not remove a cat’s claw. Maximum penalty—300 penalty units or 1 year’s imprisonment. A veterinary surgeon must not remove a cat’s claw unless the surgeon reasonably considers the removal is in the interests of the cat’s welfare. Maximum penalty—300 penalty units or 1 year’s imprisonment. (sec.26-ssec.1) A person, other than a veterinary surgeon, must not remove a cat’s claw. Maximum penalty—300 penalty units or 1 year’s imprisonment. (sec.26-ssec.2) A veterinary surgeon must not remove a cat’s claw unless the surgeon reasonably considers the removal is in the interests of the cat’s welfare. Maximum penalty—300 penalty units or 1 year’s imprisonment.