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Animal Welfare Act 2006 (c.45) OPSI - Animal Welfare Act 2006 (c.45)
Amends:Ddeddf Iechyd Anifeiliaid 1981 (C. 22)
Protection of Animals (Amendment) Act 2000 (C. 40)
Ddeddf Diogelu Anifeiliaid (Anesthetyddion) 1954 (C. 46)
to make provision about animal welfare; and for connected purposes.  

Swyddogaethau a gyflawnir gan Gynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru yn unig.

The following Ministerial functions under this Act are exercisable solely by the Welsh Ministers in relation to Wales namely:
  • section 1: Power to modify the definition of "animal" for the purposes of the Act.
  • section 51: Power to appoint inspectors. Power to issue guidance.
  • section 55: Power to direct release of detained vessels, aircrafts or hovercrafts. Power to make other provisions.
  • section 66: Power to make transitional provisions.
  • section 68: Power to commence the provisions of the Act in relation to Wales.

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