LAWS OF VARIOUS ASIAN COUNTRIES CONCERNING
THE REGISTRATION, IDENTIFICATION, AND DISPOSAL OF DOGS

Hong Kong
Dogs and Cats Ordinance, 1967.
Dogs and Cats Regulations, 1950.

Japan
In Japan the subject of the treatment of dogs is
governed by the Rabies Prevention Law [Law No. 247, August 26, 1950,
as amended by Law No. 120, August 1, 1967] and its enforcement
order [Cabinet Order No. 236, August 31, 1953, as amended by Cabinet
Order No. 234, August 1, 1967]. The Law contains two disposal
measures: Ordinary Disposition (Articles 4-7) and Disposal When 
Rabies Occurs (Articles 8-19).

Korea
No Korean law on this subject is found.

Malaysia
Diseases of Animals Rules, 1952.

Republic of China
Subsection 6 of Article 66 of the Punishment for Defiance
of the Police Act [September 1943] provides a punishment of detention
for three days or less or a fine of 20 dollars or less for the maltreatment
of animals.

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Singapore
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Ordinance, 1952.

Thailand
Act for Protection Against Rabies, B.E. 2498 (1955).

Department of Livestock Notification re. Rules for the Destruction
of Animals with Epidemic Diseases or Carriers of Epidemic Diseases.

Prepared by
Members of the Far Eastern Law Division
Law Library
The Library of Congress
Washington, D. C. 20540
May 1969

TTH:kah
5/8/69

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