Criminal charges can be laid for contravention. In addition to research facilities, the act covers supply facilities and dog pounds. The Act regulates the transport and euthanasia of animals. It requires that pounds hold dogs for a minimum of three days prior to release for any purpose. This does not include the day of pick-up, or any day that the pound is closed to the public.
Municipalities can lengthen the redemption period.
The animal can be held as long as necessary for adoption, but cannot be euthanized if requested by a registered research facility in Ontario. Prior to ordering animals for research, teaching or testing, investigators must fill out a detailed project proposal. All procedures to be performed on animals must be described in detail. The ACC looks at the ethical aspects of the procedures and the acceptability of the methodologies proposed. Both the CCAC and the Animals for Research Act require that each institution, where research, teaching or testing involving animals occurs, have an Animal Care Committee.