Hong Kong Ordinances

PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS ORDINANCE - SECT 2

Interpretation

(Past version on 30/06/1997).

In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires-

"animal" (動物) includes any mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, fish or any
other vertebrate or invertebrate whether wild or tame; (Replaced 53 of 1979 s.
2)

"health inspector" (衞生督察) has the meaning assigned by section 2 of the
Public Health and Municipal Services Ordinance ( Cap 132); (Added 30 of 1960
Eighth Schedule. Amended 10 of 1986 s. 32)

"health officer" (衞生主任) has the meaning assigned by section 3 of the
Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance ( Cap 1); (Added 30 of 1960
Eighth Schedule)

"senior veterinary officer" (高級獸醫官) includes any veterinary officer
authorized by the Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation to
perform the duties of a senior veterinary officer under this Ordinance;
(Replaced 53 of 1979 s. 2. Amended L.N. 331 of 1999)

"vessel" (船隻) includes any ship or boat or any other description of vessel
used in navigation. (Amended 30 of 1960 Eighth Schedule)

"animal" (動物)

"health inspector" (衞生督察)

"health officer" (衞生主任)

"senior veterinary officer" (高級獸醫官)

"vessel" (船隻)