Protection of Animals (Amendment) Act, 1965

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Number 10 of 1965.

PROTECTION OF ANIMALS (AMENDMENT) ACT, 1965

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

PRELIMINARY AND GENERAL

Section
1.	Short title, citation and construction.
2.	Definitions.
3.	Repeals.

Part II

PROTECTION OF ANIMALS

Part III

PROVISIONS WITH REGARD TO DOGS

17.	Ownership of stray dog.
18.	Disqualification of persons convicted of cruelty to dogs.
19.	Control of greyhounds.
20.	Restriction on number of greyhounds which may be exercised or led.
21.	Penalties under sections 19 or 20.

Part IV

USE OF ANAESTHETICS IN OPERATIONS ON ANIMALS

22.	Use of anaesthetics in operations on animals.

Part V

REGULATION OF SALE OF PET ANIMALS

23.	Pets not to sold in any public place.
24.	Pets not to be sold to children under twelve years of age.
25.	Provisions regarding pet shops.
26.	Offences and disqualifications under Part V.

Part VI

MISCELLANEOUS

27.	Removal of disqualification.
28.	Slaughter of Pigs.

SCHEDULE

Excepted Operations

Acts Referred to
Protection of Animals Act, 1911	1911, c. 27
Veterinary Surgeons Act, 1931	1931, No. 36
Amendment Act, 1912	1912, c. 17
Amendment Act, 1921	1921, c. 14
Animals Act, 1935	1935, No. 45
Ground Game Act, 1880	1880, c. 47
Dogs Act, 1906	1906. c. 32
Animals (Anaesthetics) Act, 1919	1919, c. 54
Cruelty to Animals Act, 1876	1876, c. 77

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Number 10 of 1965.

PROTECTION OF ANIMALS (AMENDMENT) ACT, 1965

AN ACT TO AMEND AND EXTEND THE LAW RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS AND TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS CONNECTED THEREWITH. [30th June, 1965.]

BE IT ENACTED BY THE OIREACHTAS AS FOLLOWS :—

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