Content and intent
(1) This Act provides for the protection of animals by —
(a) regulating the people who may use animals for scientific purposes, and the manner in which they may be used; and
(b) prohibiting cruelty to, and other inhumane or improper treatment of, animals.
(2) This Act intends to —
(a) promote and protect the welfare, safety and health of animals;
(b) ensure the proper and humane care and management of all animals in accordance with generally accepted standards; and
(c) reflect the community’s expectation that people who are in charge of animals will ensure that they are properly treated and cared for.