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Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979
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#### 3 Objects of Act
3 Objects of Act
> The objects of this Act are—
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> > (a) to prevent cruelty to animals, and
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> > (b) to promote the welfare of animals by requiring a person in charge of an animal—
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> > > (i) to provide care for the animal, and
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> > > (ii) to treat the animal in a humane manner, and
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> > > (iii) to ensure the welfare of the animal, and
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> > (c) to promote the welfare of dogs and cats by requiring information about them to be provided when they are advertised for sale.
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> **s 3:** Rep GG No 155 of 15.11.1985, p 6008. Ins 1997 No 83, Sch 1 \[1\]. Am 2018 No 27, Sch 2 \[2\].