S.L. 439.23 Art. 1Citation and scope.  Cap. 439.

(1) The title of these regulations is the Administrative Penalties relating to Offences committed against the Animal Welfare Act Regulations.

(2) The main scope of these regulations is to promote and protect the welfare, safety and health of animals, to ensure proper and humane management of animals, and to ensure that animals are properly treated by their owner and, or carer.

(3) These regulations lay down the administrative penalties that shall be applied in relation to offences under the Animal Welfare Act and any regulations made thereunder.