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ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTION ACT 2001 - SECT 26

Removal of cat’s claw

26 Removal of cat’s claw

(1) A person, other than a veterinary surgeon, must not remove a cat’s claw.
Penalty—
Maximum penalty—300 penalty units or 1 year’s imprisonment.
(2) A veterinary surgeon must not remove a cat’s claw unless the surgeon reasonably considers the removal is in the interests of the cat’s welfare.
Penalty—
Maximum penalty—300 penalty units or 1 year’s imprisonment.



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