Acts and Regulations

2000-4 - General

Section 4
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Standards for animal care
4(1)For the purpose of subsection 19(1) of the Act, a person who has ownership, possession or care and control of an animal
(a) shall ensure that the animal has an adequate source of food and water;
(b) shall provide the animal with adequate medical attention when the animal is wounded or ill;
(c) shall provide the animal with reasonable protection from injurious heat or cold; and
(d) shall not confine the animal to an enclosure, area or motor vehicle that might reasonably be expected to threaten the animal’s health or well-being due to
(i) inadequate space,
(ii) unsanitary conditions,
(iii) inadequate ventilation,
(iv) the presence of another animal that may pose a danger to it,
(v) lack of opportunity for exercise, or
(vi) a state of disrepair.
4(1.01)Repealed: 2021-87
4(1.1)For the purposes of subsection 19(1) of the Act, a person who has ownership, possession or care and control of more than 5 dogs over the age of 6 months shall provide the animals with food, water, shelter and care in accordance with A Code of Practice for Canadian Kennel Operations, 3rd Edition, published in 2018 by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
4(2)A person shall not be convicted of an offence under subsection 19(2) of the Act for treating an animal in a manner
(a) consistent with a standard or code of conduct, practice or procedure specified in Schedule A,
(b) consistent with generally accepted practices or procedures for such an activity, or
(c) otherwise reasonable in the circumstances.
2008-83; 2010-75; 2014-98; 2018-38; 2021-87
Standards for animal care
4(1)For the purpose of subsection 19(1) of the Act, a person who has ownership, possession or care and control of an animal
(a) shall ensure that the animal has an adequate source of food and water;
(b) shall provide the animal with adequate medical attention when the animal is wounded or ill;
(c) shall provide the animal with reasonable protection from injurious heat or cold; and
(d) shall not confine the animal to an enclosure, area or motor vehicle that might reasonably be expected to threaten the animal’s health or well-being due to
(i) inadequate space,
(ii) unsanitary conditions,
(iii) inadequate ventilation,
(iv) the presence of another animal that may pose a danger to it,
(v) lack of opportunity for exercise, or
(vi) a state of disrepair.
4(1.01)A person who has ownership, possession or care and control of a dog shall not tether the dog outdoors for more than 30 minutes between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., unless the person is outdoors and within 25 m of the dog.
4(1.1)For the purposes of subsection 19(1) of the Act, a person who has ownership, possession or care and control of more than 5 dogs over the age of 6 months shall provide the animals with food, water, shelter and care in accordance with A Code of Practice for Canadian Kennel Operations published in 2007 by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
4(2)A person shall not be convicted of an offence under subsection 19(2) of the Act for treating an animal in a manner
(a) consistent with a standard or code of conduct, practice or procedure specified in Schedule A,
(b) consistent with generally accepted practices or procedures for such an activity, or
(c) otherwise reasonable in the circumstances.
2008-83; 2010-75; 2014-98; 2018-38
Standards for animal care
4(1)For the purpose of subsection 18(1) of the Act, a person who has ownership, possession or care and control of an animal
(a) shall ensure that the animal has an adequate source of food and water;
(b) shall provide the animal with adequate medical attention when the animal is wounded or ill;
(c) shall provide the animal with reasonable protection from injurious heat or cold; and
(d) shall not confine the animal to an enclosure, area or motor vehicle that might reasonably be expected to threaten the animal’s health or well-being due to
(i) inadequate space,
(ii) unsanitary conditions,
(iii) inadequate ventilation,
(iv) the presence of another animal that may pose a danger to it,
(v) lack of opportunity for exercise, or
(vi) a state of disrepair.
4(1.01)A person who has ownership, possession or care and control of a dog shall not tether the dog outdoors for more than 30 minutes between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., unless the person is outdoors and within 25 m of the dog.
4(1.1)For the purposes of subsection 18(1) of the Act, a person who has ownership, possession or care and control of more than 5 dogs over the age of 6 months shall provide the animals with food, water, shelter and care in accordance with A Code of Practice for Canadian Kennel Operations published in 2007 by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
4(2)A person shall not be convicted of an offence under subsection 18(2) of the Act for treating an animal in a manner
(a) consistent with a standard or code of conduct, practice or procedure specified in Schedule A,
(b) consistent with generally accepted practices or procedures for such an activity, or
(c) otherwise reasonable in the circumstances.
2008-83; 2010-75; 2014-98
Standards for animal care
4(1)For the purpose of subsection 18(1) of the Act, a person who has ownership, possession or care and control of an animal
(a) shall ensure that the animal has an adequate source of food and water;
(b) shall provide the animal with adequate medical attention when the animal is wounded or ill;
(c) shall provide the animal with reasonable protection from injurious heat or cold; and
(d) shall not confine the animal to an enclosure, area or motor vehicle
(i) with inadequate space,
(ii) with unsanitary conditions,
(iii) with inadequate ventilation,
(iv) with inappropriate other occupants,
(v) without providing an opportunity for exercise, or
(vi) that is in a state of disrepair,
so as to significantly impair the animal’s health or well-being.
4(1.1)For the purposes of subsection 18(1) of the Act, a person who has ownership, possession or care and control of more than 5 dogs over the age of 6 months shall provide the animals with food, water, shelter and care in accordance with A Code of Practice for Canadian Kennel Operations published in 2007 by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
4(2)A person shall not be convicted of an offence under subsection 18(2) of the Act for treating an animal in a manner
(a) consistent with a standard or code of conduct, practice or procedure specified in Schedule A,
(b) consistent with generally accepted practices or procedures for such an activity, or
(c) otherwise reasonable in the circumstances.
2008-83; 2010-75
Standards for animal care
4(1)For the purpose of subsection 18(1) of the Act, a person who has ownership, possession or care and control of an animal
(a) shall ensure that the animal has an adequate source of food and water;
(b) shall provide the animal with adequate medical attention when the animal is wounded or ill;
(c) shall provide the animal with reasonable protection from injurious heat or cold; and
(d) shall not confine the animal to an enclosure, area or motor vehicle
(i) with inadequate space,
(ii) with unsanitary conditions,
(iii) with inadequate ventilation,
(iv) with inappropriate other occupants,
(v) without providing an opportunity for exercise, or
(vi) that is in a state of disrepair,
so as to significantly impair the animal’s health or well-being.
4(2)A person shall not be convicted of an offence under subsection 18(2) of the Act for treating an animal in a manner
(a) consistent with a standard or code of conduct, practice or procedure specified in Schedule A,
(b) consistent with generally accepted practices or procedures for such an activity, or
(c) otherwise reasonable in the circumstances.
2008-83