Government strengthens Animal Health and Protection Act

This week changes to the Animal Health and Protection Act were introduced in the House of Assembly, including increased fines and penalties, compliance measures that give a broader scope of enforcement action, and more precise and definitive language, will help ensure the legislation continues to reflect the highest possible standards for animal welfare.

The amendments update and modernize the legislation, clarify some of the language and specific definitions used throughout the Act, enable designated enforcement officials to issue compliance orders, and increase fines and penalties for animal cruelty offences.