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Animal Protection Act (amended)

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  3. Comm.
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  5. Senate
  6. Assent

Bill overview

Bill NS84, “Animal Protection Act (amended)”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-61-session-3.

Its latest recorded status is “Passed”.

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What you need to know

The Animal Protection Act (amended) bill, NS84, is currently law in Nova Scotia. This bill amends existing animal protection laws to provide stronger penalties for animal cruelty and neglect. It ensures that those who abuse or abandon animals face increased fines and possible imprisonment, and also expands the definition of animal cruelty to include more situations. The law aims to better protect animals from harm and abuse.

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Vote roll

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