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Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act
RSBC 1996, Chapter 372
The Act ensures the humane treatment of animals by providing a legislative mandate for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in British Columbia. It outlines the membership, the constitution and powers of the society including the powers of their offices, rights of seizure and disposal or sale of animals taken into custody.
Act: Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, RSBC 1996, Chapter 372 - Electronic Version
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