Enhanced regulations on animal trading to protect animal welfare
| MVO: | To enhance animal welfare and protect animal and public health |
| Super: | The Public Health (Animals and Birds) (Trading and Breeding) Regulations Now In Force |
| MVO: | the amended regulations on animal trading are now in force |
| Female citizen A: | The regulations state that it is an offence to sell a dog without a licence or permit from the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department |
| Super: | Licence or Permit |
| Super: | Maximum penalty: $100,000 |
| Female citizen B: | The maximum penalty will be increased to $100,000 |
| Male citizen: | Even if the dog is kept as a pet a licence or permit will be required |
| Father: | Selling a dog to any person under the age of 16 will also be prohibited |
| Super: | Enhanced regulations on animal trading to protect animal welfare Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department Enquiries: 1823 www.pets.gov.hk |
| Daughter: | Adoption is another option |
