Protection of Animals (Amendment) Act, 1965
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Definitions. |
2.—In this Act— | |
“the Principal Act” means the Protection of Animals Act, 1911 ; | ||
“castration” means an operation for the complete surgical removal of the gonads or a process designed to cause their complete atrophy; | ||
“greyhound” includes any whippet and any strain or cross of greyhound or whippet; | ||
“horse” includes donkey, mule and hinny; | ||
“public road” includes any public highway, street or footpath; | ||
“public place” means any place to which the public have access whether as of right or by permission and whether subject to or free of charge; | ||
“veterinary surgeon” means a person for the time being registered in the register of veterinary surgeons established and maintained under the Veterinary Surgeons Act, 1931 ; | ||
“the Minister” means the Minister for Agriculture. |