# Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006, Introduction: Introductory text


An Act of the Scottish Parliament to amend the Animal Health Act 1981, including by making provision for preventing the spread of disease; to make provision for the welfare of animals, including for prevention of harm; and for connected purposes.
The Bill for this Act of the Scottish Parliament was passed by the Parliament on 31st May 2006 and received Royal Assent on 11th July 2006

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2006/11/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/animal-health-and-welfare-scotland-act-2006/introduction
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