Republic Act 8485 Animal Welfare Act of 1998

Republic Act 8485 Animal Welfare Act of 1998

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated”. Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948)

Animal welfare act of 1998 was approved on the 11^th day of February year 1998. It is all about the rights of all animals. It was updated by Congressman Escudero as the House Bill 2992 for the increased in penalties for the violators of this act.

There are ten sections within this act. Enumerated as follows:

Section 1: Promotion of the protection of the welfare of all                 animals including birds.

Section 2: Issuance of Certificate of Registration of BAI                   for 1 year renewal.

Section 3: Duties and responsibilities of the BAI director.

a. Supervise of the efficient or effective implementation of the act.

b. Regulate the establishment, operation and maintenance of the facilities in raising animals.

c. Supervise the proper transportation facilities.

Section 4: Duties of farm operator or animal raiser;

a. Adequate provision of food and water.

b. Provision of written permit from BAI director for any animal transportation.

c. Proper confinement and restrain for the animal during transportation.

Section 5: Creation of various committees.

Section 6: Different exception under R.A. 8485.

Section 7: Protection/preservation of the natural habitat of            wild life animals.

Section 8: Violation & Penalties.

Section 9: Modification of amendments and inconsistency.

Section 10: Approval of R.A. 8485.

     For the violators of Republic Act 8485 imprisonment of not less than 2 years nor more than 5 years or a fine not less than P 20, 000 nor more than P 50, 000 or both at the discretion of the court are the penalties for those who had been caught.