Alberta to Increase Maximum Fine for Animal Abuse, Allow Inspections at Groomers
Bill 22 raises fines to $250,000 and allows up to one year jail for serious animal abuse, expanding inspection to grooming and boarding facilities, Alberta officials say.
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Alberta stiffens animal protection laws, increases maximum fines to $250K
The Alberta government is looking to overhaul rules designed to protect animals through new legislation that proposes sharply increasing fines and expanding the availability of court-mandated prohibition orders.
Alberta proposes $250K fines, jail time in animal protection bill
Alberta is proposing to increase maximum penalties for animal abuse from $20,000 to $250,000 and introduce potential jail time of up to 12 months under legislation tabled Monday. (Leanne Niblock, executive director, Alberta Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, and Megan Bergman, registrar, Alberta Veterinary Medical Association) Photo / Government of Alberta .captiontext { font-s…
Fact Sheet: Senasag conducted inspections in Oruro at veterinary establishments and pet supply stores to verify compliance with health regulations and the expiration dates of products sold. Tap to see the full context. Context: The operations included dog grooming salons and services for diagnosing and treating animal diseases. Technicians reviewed up-to-date health registrations and the expiration dates of medications and food. These actions ar…
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