Protection of animals from injury or unnecessary suffering8
1
A person shall not cause or permit injury or unnecessary suffering to an animal or bird in a market.
2
Without prejudice to the generality of paragraph (1), any person in charge of an animal or bird in a market shall ensure that the animal or bird is not, or is not likely to be, caused injury or unnecessary suffering by reason of—
a
the animal or bird being exposed to the weather;
b
inadequate ventilation being available for the animal or bird;
c
the animal or bird being hit or prodded by any instrument or other thing;
d
the animal being tethered in an unsuitable manner; or
e
any other cause.