South Africa - 2016 - Agriculture and Rural Development

Performing Animals Protection Amendment Act

Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Forestry,Ministry of Fisheries, South Africa

The act amends the “performing animals protection act” of 1935. It repeals sections and inserts new definitions. The insertions relate to the designation of a national licensing officer; with associated qualifications and functions; provisions for procedures of license application and issuance with regards to exhibiting, training, and safeguarding animals, and to provide for the appeals process.

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Performing Animals Protection Amendment Act Current Version

January 2022

The act amends the “performing animals protection act” of 1935. It repeals sections and inserts new definitions. The insertions relate to the designation of a national licensing officer; with associated qualifications and functions; provisions for procedures of license application and issuance with regards to exhibiting, training, and safeguarding animals, and to provide for the appeals process.

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