10(1)Before beginning his or her duties, every animal protection officer shall take and subscribe the following oath or make and subscribe the following affirmation:
I, . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . of the Parish of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in the county of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in the Province of New Brunswick, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully perform and discharge the several duties of an animal protection officer under the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and regulations. (If an oath is taken add “So help me God”.)