Scientific purposes

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(1) An animal is used for scientific purposes if the animal is used in connection with an activity performed to acquire, develop or demonstrate knowledge or techniques in an area of science.

(2)

Without limiting subsection (1), an activity includes:

(a)

teaching; and

(b)

performing field trials; and

(c)

conducting environmental studies; and

(d) engaging in research, including research related to creating or breeding a new animal line where the impact on animal welfare is unknown or uncertain; and

(e)

testing products; and

(f)

producing biological products.

(3) The use of an animal for scientific purposes also includes using any of the remains of an animal killed for the purpose of performing an activity mentioned in subsection (1).

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7 Scientific purposes