The present Act lays down provisions relating to the protection of animals. In particular, section 4 establishes that the Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty, as continued under the former Act, is hereby continued as a body corporate. The object of the Society is to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals in the Province. The Society may: promote both the humane treatment of animals and the principles of the Society; b) seek the aid of, when necessary, and co-operate with municipal police forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, agricultural representatives and veterinarians; c) formulate and amend its constitution and make by-laws necessary to attain its object and, in particular, for the internal control, management and administration of its affairs, including by-laws; encourage and assist in the formation of branches of the Society throughout the Province. Section 11 establishes that the Board of Directors of the Society shall appoint a Chief Inspector and inspectors for the purpose of inspecting animals other than farm animals. The Act consists of 42 sections.
Канада · 2008-01-01