P-36 - Thoroughbred Cattle Act

Updated to 1 October 2024

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chapter P-36

Thoroughbred Cattle Act

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food is responsible for the administration of this Act. Order in Council 691-2020 dated 30 June 2020, (2020) 152 G.O. 2 (French), 3107.

1. Any owner or guardian of a bull who allows him to run at large, or who does not keep him in a stable or other building or within a paddock well enough fenced to prevent his escape, or who allows him out without being under the control of a guardian, shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine of not more than $25.

R. S. 1964, c. 127, s. 1; 1965 (1st sess.), c. 17, s. 2; 1988, c. 21, s. 66; 1990, c. 4, s. 697.

2. In case a thoroughbred cow becomes with calf from the service of a bull that is not kept confined or under control as provided in section 1, the owner of such cow shall be entitled to recover, from the owner or person in charge of such bull, damages for any loss resulting therefrom. Such damages shall be based on the difference in the value of such cow before meeting such bull and afterwards.

R. S. 1964, c. 127, s. 2; 1999, c. 40, s. 228.

3. This Act shall have effect only in the territory of every local municipality whose council has passed a by-law to the effect that it shall apply in such municipality.

R. S. 1964, c. 127, s. 3; 1996, c. 2, s. 785.

4. (This section ceased to have effect on 17 April 1987).

1982, c. 21, s. 1; U. K., 1982, c. 11, Sch. B, Part I, s. 33.

REPEAL SCHEDULE

In accordance with section 17 of the Act respecting the consolidation of the statutes (chapter R-3), chapter 127 of the Revised Statutes, 1964, in force on 31 December 1977, is repealed effective from the coming into force of chapter P-36 of the Revised Statutes.