Fines up to MVR 50,000 for animal abuse

1 week ago

The Animal Protection Act has been gazetted to impose fines ranging from MVR 5,000 to MVR 50,000 for inhuman treatment of animals. The law, published in the Gazette on Wednesday, will come into force 90 days after publication.   The Act states that animals can only be imported into the Maldives under certain conditions. The animal must not be prohibited and must