The facility was cited numerous times for violating the Animal Welfare Act and federal funding was withdrawn, forcing it to close in 2002.
His charge was in relation to the duty of a person responsible for an animal to ensure welfare, pertaining to the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
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Gray and his teenage son, James Gray Jnr, were found guilty of 11 charges each under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 after a trial last year.
In addition, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which enforces the federal Animal Welfare Act, is also looking to understand why the lion turned on the intern.
The comprehensive report has recommended the racing industry remain self-regulated "within a statutory framework", and regarding duty of care to the dogs under the recent Animal Welfare Act.
In connection with the dogs, Smith admitted two charges under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 of failing to provide a suitable environment for them on 14 February and 16 February.
He said he hoped that the new Animal Welfare Act, which means owners in England are legally obliged to care for their pet, would help to reduce the number of unwanted pets.
At Scarborough Magistrates' Court on 19 December Wilson admitted an offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 of abandoning a cat and making no provision for its needs, and two counts of theft.
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"Dog owners already have a duty of care under the Animal Welfare Act but it can be difficult to ensure that this duty is being met without a reliable form of identification, " he said.
In response to a petition demanding stronger oversight of commercial breeders who sell puppies online, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced they were developing a proposed rule that would cover internet breeders under the Animal Welfare Act.
After being sued by an animal rights group called Alternatives Research and Development Foundation, the Department of Agriculture agreed last September to place rats and mice under the Animal Welfare Act requiring labs to keep endless records on every animal, something most already do.
Former Labour environment minister Jim Fitzpatrick said the government could easily achieve a ban using the existing Animal Welfare Act 2006, while Green MP Caroline Lucas said the government's judgment on the matter "is woefully lacking" and called for an end to the "cruel practice".
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