This Act makes provision for the protection of animals against diseases and cruel treatment, the development of livestock breeding and control of animals, and the protection of wildlife. "Animal" is here defined as "including live mammals, reptiles (other than turtles), amphibians, birds and insects (sect. 2). Part II makes provision for the importation and exportation of animals. Part III concerns the control of animals diseases. The Governor may make Regulations for the improvement of livestock breeding, slaughtering, etc. under section 21 included in Part IV entitled "The Improvement of Livestock". Part V concerns licenses for the keeping of dogs. Part VII concerns the control of nuisances caused by animals. Animals are protected from cruelty under sections 70 to 77 whereas sections 78 to 83 make provision for hunting of protected animals and the protection of birds. Animal sanctuaries are established under section 82. (93 sections divided into 10 Chapters)
Cayman Islands (UK) · 1976-06-25