3Objects of Act

3 Objects of Act

3 Objects of Act

The objects of this Act are—

(a) to prevent cruelty to animals, and

(b) to promote the welfare of animals by requiring a person in charge of an animal—

(i) to provide care for the animal, and

(ii) to treat the animal in a humane manner, and

(iii) to ensure the welfare of the animal, and

(c) to promote the welfare of dogs and cats by requiring information about them to be provided when they are advertised for sale.

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].