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Animal laws at national level - USA
(anti-cruelty, protection and welfare)

USA

 

Animal Welfare Act

Adopted in:

1966

Last revised in:

2012

 

Links:

Original text
Current text

Humane Methods of Slaughter Act

Adopted in:

1958

 

Links:

Official english original version (Codified in 2012)

States laws

 

Links:

English version (List of cruelty laws)
English version (Index of State laws)

ANIMAL WELFARE REGULATIONS

 

Links:

English original version

Constitution of the State of Florida

Adopted in:

1968

Last amended:

2002

Principle:

Pigs welfare

Provision:

Art. 10, Section 21:
Limiting cruel and inhumane confinement of pigs during pregnancy

 

Links:

English version

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