Legislation Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
When did the animal welfare act come into effect?
A
2006
2
Q
What did the animal welfare act establish?
A
A duty of care, 5 broad needs
3
Q
What is the punishment for violating the animal welfare act?
A
A £20,000 fine, a ban from keeping animals or up to 51 weeks imprisonment
4
Q
When did the animal sentience act come into effect?
A
2023
5
Q
What does the animal sentience act apply to?
A
All vertebrae animals, crustaceans and molluscs
6
Q
When did the microchipping of cats and dogs regulations come into effect
A
2023
7
Q
What age must dogs be microchipped by?
A
8 weeks
8
Q
What age must cats be microchipped by?
A
20 weeks
