Section 3
of Animal Welfare Enactment 2015
Section 3
(1)
The Director shall have the following functions and powers:
(a)
to promote the welfare and wellbeing of the animal;
(b)
to impart education in relation to the humane treatment of animals and to encourage the formation of public opinion relating to the infliction of trauma, pain or suffering to animals;
(c)
to prevent infliction of trauma, pain or suffering on animals and the prevention of unnecessary killing;
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(d)
to administer the protection of animals, including animals in rescue homes, animal shelters or sanctuaries;
(e)
to monitor the work or activities of associations or bodies established for the purpose of welfare of the animal and preventing trauma, pain or suffering to animals;
(f)
to monitor the situation and condition of the place where animals may be placed for shelter when the animals are infirmed or in need of protection;
(g)
to advise the Minister on matters relating to animal welfare and prevention of cruelty;
(h)
to administer, enforce and ensure the effective implementation of this
Enactment; and
(i)
to do all things expedient and necessary for or incidental to the performance of his functions and powers under this Enactment.
(2)
In the exercise of his functions under this Enactment, the Director shall have the powers to issue directions, guidelines or code of practices in writing to any officer, authority or person and such officer, authority or person shall be bound to comply with such directions, guidelines or code of practices.