The review is part of efforts to strengthen safeguards on public health and safety, as well as animal health and welfare. It covers a review of the penalty framework to ensure that it remains effective in deterring acts of animal cruelty and abuse.
"We will consider whether to include requirements for CCTV recordings when we amend the legislation," said Mr Tan.
People who work in animal-related businesses, including pet groomers, are entrusted with the care of their clients' animals and are expected to uphold high standards of animal welfare, he added.
"Hence, these individuals face higher maximum penalties under the Animals and Birds Act for animal cruelty and welfare offences compared to other members of the public," he said.
Mr Tan said failure to meet minimum standards in the Code of Animal Welfare may be used as evidence for enforcement action.
"Upon conviction for an animal welfare offence, the court may also issue a disqualification order to an individual to disqualify them from owning an animal or running an animal-related business for up to 12 months," he added.
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"We will consider whether to include requirements for CCTV recordings when we amend the legislation," said Mr Tan.
People who work in animal-related businesses, including pet groomers, are entrusted with the care of their clients' animals and are expected to uphold high standards of animal welfare, he added.
"Hence, these individuals face higher maximum penalties under the Animals and Birds Act for animal cruelty and welfare offences compared to other members of the public," he said.
Mr Tan said failure to meet minimum standards in the Code of Animal Welfare may be used as evidence for enforcement action.
"Upon conviction for an animal welfare offence, the court may also issue a disqualification order to an individual to disqualify them from owning an animal or running an animal-related business for up to 12 months," he added.
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