jswizzle3737/ontario_laws_and_regs huggingface dataset:
Application
 1. (1) The basic standards of care applicable to all animals are set out in section 2.  O. Reg. 60/09, s. 1 (1). (2) In addition to the basic standards of care applicable to all animals set out in section 2, (a) standards of care specific to dogs that live primarily outdoors are set out in section 3; and (b) standards of care specific to wildlife kept in captivity are set out in sections 4 and 5.  O. Reg. 60/09, s. 1 (2). (3) In addition to the basic standards of care applicable to all animals set out in section 2 and  the standards of care specific to wildlife kept in captivity set out in sections 4 and 5, the standards of care specific to primates kept in captivity are set out in section 6.  O. Reg. 60/09, s. 1 (3). (3.1) In addition to the basic standards of care applicable to all animals set out in section 2 and the standards of care specific to wildlife kept in captivity set out in sections 4 and 5, the standards of care and administrative standards specific to marine mammals kept in captivity are set out in Part III. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 3. (4) A requirement that a standard of care be adequate and appropriate or necessary is a requirement that the standard of care be adequate and appropriate or necessary to the specific animal, having regard to its species, breed and other relevant factors.  O. Reg. 60/09, s. 1 (4).
Definitions
 1.1 In this Regulation,  “animal welfare committee”, in relation to a marine mammal, means an animal welfare committee that meets the requirements of section 7 and that develops an animal welfare plan for the marine mammal; (“comité du bien-être animal”) “animal welfare plan”, in relation to a marine mammal, means an animal welfare plan that has been completed for the marine mammal and that meets the requirements of section 8; (“plan de bien-être animal”) “marine mammal” means a sea otter (Enhydra lutris) or a member of the order Cetacea (whales, dolphins and porpoises), the order Sirenia (manatees and dugongs) or, within the order Carnivora, a member of the family Phocidae (true seals), the family Otariidae (eared seals and sea lions) or the family Odobenidae (walruses); (“mammifère marin”) “marine mammal veterinarian” means a veterinarian who has experience with marine mammal biology and marine mammal medicine, including marine mammal pharmacology. (“vétérinaire spécialiste des mammifères marins”) O. Reg. 438/15, s. 4. Part II   General Standards of Care for Animals
Basic standards of care for all animals
 2. (1) Every animal must be provided with adequate and appropriate food and water.  O. Reg. 60/09, s. 2 (1). (2) Every animal must be provided with adequate and appropriate medical attention.  O. Reg. 60/09, s. 2 (2). (3) Every animal must be provided with the care necessary for its general welfare.  O. Reg. 60/09, s. 2 (3). (4) Every animal must be transported in a manner that ensures its physical safety and general welfare.  O. Reg. 60/09, s. 2 (4). (5) Every animal must be provided with an adequate and appropriate resting and sleeping area.  O. Reg. 60/09, s. 2 (5). (6) Every animal must be provided with adequate and appropriate, (a) space to enable the animal to move naturally and to exercise; (b) sanitary conditions; (c) ventilation; (d) light, and; (e) protection from the elements, including harmful temperatures.  O. Reg. 60/09, s. 2 (6). (7) If an animal is confined to a pen or other enclosed structure or area, (a) the pen or other enclosed structure or area, and any structures or material in it, must be in a state of good repair; (b) the pen or other enclosed structure or area, and any surfaces, structures and materials in it, must be made of and contain only materials that are, (i) safe and non-toxic for the animal, and (ii) of a texture and design that will not bruise, cut or otherwise injure the animal; and (c) the pen or other enclosed structure or area must not contain one or more other animals that may pose a danger to the animal.  O. Reg. 60/09, s. 2 (7). (8) Every animal that is to be killed must be killed by a method that is humane and minimizes the pain and distress to the animal; an animal’s pain and distress are deemed to be minimized if it is killed by a method that produces rapid, irreversible unconsciousness and prompt subsequent death.  O. Reg. 60/09, s. 2 (8).
Standards of care for dogs that live outdoors
 3. (1) Every dog that lives primarily outdoors must be provided with a structurally sound enclosure for its use at all times.  O. Reg. 60/09, s. 3 (1). (2) The enclosure must be weather-proofed and insulated.  O. Reg. 60/09, s. 3 (2). (3) The size and design of the enclosure must be adequate and appropriate for the dog.  O. Reg. 60/09, s. 3 (3). (4) A chain, rope or similar restraining device used to tether a dog that lives primarily outdoors, (a) must be at least three metres long; (b) must allow the dog to move safely and unrestricted (except by its length); and (c) must allow the dog to have access to adequate and appropriate water and shelter.  O. Reg. 60/09, s. 3 (4).
Standards of care for captive wildlife 
 4. (1) Wildlife kept in captivity must be provided with adequate and appropriate care, facilities and services to ensure their safety and general welfare as more specifically set out in subsections (2) and (3) of this section and in sections 5 and 6.  O. Reg. 60/09, s. 4 (1). (2) Wildlife kept in captivity must be provided with a daily routine that facilitates and stimulates natural movement and behaviour.  O. Reg. 60/09, s. 4 (2). (3) Wildlife kept in captivity must be kept in compatible social groups to ensure the general welfare of the individual animals and of the group and to ensure that each animal in the group is not at risk of injury or undue stress from dominant animals of the same or a different species.  O. Reg. 60/09, s. 4 (3).
Standards for enclosures for captive wildlife 
 5. (1) A pen or other enclosed structure or area for wildlife kept in captivity must be of an adequate and appropriate size, (a) to facilitate and stimulate natural movement and behaviour; (b) to enable each animal in the pen or other enclosed structure or area to keep an adequate and appropriate distance from the other animals and people so that it is not psychologically stressed; and (c) to ensure that the natural growth of each animal in the pen or other enclosed structure or area is not restricted.  O. Reg. 60/09, s. 5 (1). (2) A pen or other enclosed structure or area for wildlife kept in captivity must have, (a) features and furnishings that facilitate and stimulate the natural movement and behaviour of each animal in the pen or other enclosed structure or area; (b) shelter from the elements that can accommodate all the animals in the pen or other enclosed structure or area at the same time; (c) surfaces and other materials that accommodate the natural movement and behaviour of each animal in the pen or other enclosed structure or area; (d) one or more areas that are out of view of spectators; and (e) one or more sleeping areas that can accommodate all the animals in the pen or other enclosed structure or area at the same time and that are accessible to all the animals at all times.  O. Reg. 60/09, s. 5 (2). (3) A pen or other enclosed structure or area for wildlife kept in captivity must be made of and contain only materials that are, (a) safe and non-toxic for the animals kept in the pen or other enclosed structure or area; and (b) of a texture and design that will not bruise, cut or otherwise injure the animals.  O. Reg. 60/09, s. 5 (3). (4) A pen or other enclosed structure or area for wildlife kept in captivity and any gates or other barriers to it, including moats, must be designed, constructed and locked or otherwise secured to prevent, (a) interaction with people that may be unsafe or inappropriate for the wildlife; (b) animals escaping from the pen or other enclosed structure or area by climbing, jumping, digging, burrowing or any other means; and (c) animals or people (other than people who are required to enter the enclosure as part of their duties) from entering the pen or other enclosed structure or area by climbing, jumping, digging, burrowing or any other means.  O. Reg. 60/09, s. 5 (4). (5) A pen or other enclosed structure or area for wildlife kept in captivity and any gates or other barriers to it, including moats, must be designed, constructed and maintained in a manner that presents no harm to the wildlife.  O. Reg. 60/09, s. 5 (5).
Standards of care for captive primates
 6. Every primate kept in captivity must be provided with, (a) daily interaction with a person having custody or care of the primate; (b) a varied range of daily activities, including foraging or task-oriented feeding methods; and (c) interactive furnishings, such as perches, swings and mirrors.  O. Reg. 60/09, s. 6. Part III   Additional Standards of Care and Administrative Requirements for Marine Mammals Animal Welfare Committee
Animal welfare committee
 7. (1) A person who possesses at least one marine mammal in Ontario shall establish and maintain an animal welfare committee to develop an animal welfare plan for each marine mammal the person possesses. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 7. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a marine mammal who is possessed in Ontario for 30 continuous days or less. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 7. (3) The animal welfare committee must be comprised of at least the following members: 1. A marine mammal veterinarian. 2. A person who, i. is not an employee or independent contractor of the person who possesses the marine mammal, and ii. is a resident of the municipality where the marine mammal is located. 3. A person who, i. is not an employee or independent contractor of the person who possesses the marine mammal, and ii. has studied marine mammal biology at a post-secondary institution. 4. A person who is responsible for the daily care of the marine mammal. 5. A person who is responsible for the maintenance of the location where the marine mammal is kept. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 7. (4) The animal welfare committee must be chaired by the marine mammal veterinarian member. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 7. (5) The chair of the animal welfare committee shall, (a) schedule the animal welfare committee’s meetings; (b) conduct the animal welfare committee’s meetings; (c) determine the number of members of the animal welfare committee that constitutes a quorum for any purpose; and (d) provide recommendations to the person who possesses the marine mammal regarding persons to appoint to the animal welfare committee, if appropriate. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 7. (6) The animal welfare committee must meet at least once every six months. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 7.
Compliance with animal welfare plan
 9. Every person who has custody or care of a marine mammal shall ensure that the marine mammal is cared for in a manner that is consistent with its animal welfare plan. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 9. Health and General Care
Nutrition
 10. (1) Every marine mammal must be provided with a diet that, (a) includes a sufficient range of food of appropriate quality that meets the nutritional needs of the marine mammal; (b) accommodates individual preferences, subject to the availability of particular types of fish or other food items; and (c) complies with the dietary requirements in the program of preventative health care referred to in section 12. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 10. (2) Vitamin supplementation must be provided in accordance with a marine mammal veterinarian’s advice. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 10. (3) Food inventories for the marine mammal must be managed and properly stored to ensure the availability of food of appropriate quality that meets the nutritional needs of the marine mammal. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 10. (4) Any sudden or unexpected change in a marine mammal’s appetite must be brought to a marine mammal veterinarian’s attention immediately. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 10. (5) Food deprivation shall not be used as a method of training a marine mammal. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 10.
Reproduction
 11. (1) The reproduction of every marine mammal must be managed in a way that promotes the immediate and long-term health of the marine mammal and any offspring. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 11 (1). (2) Pre-parturient and lactating female marine mammals must be held in appropriate social groups within enclosures that encourage successful rearing of offspring. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 11 (1). (3) A marine mammal must not be bred if the breeding would be inconsistent with its animal welfare plan. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 11 (2).
Preventative and veterinary care
 12. (1) Every marine mammal must be provided with a program of preventative health care designed by a marine mammal veterinarian. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 12. (2) The program must include, (a) a complete annual physical examination; (b) the establishment of diets specific to the marine mammal; (c) regular oral examinations at frequencies specified by the marine mammal veterinarian; and (d) regular treatment of any dental problems. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 12. (3) Every marine mammal must be under the care of a marine mammal veterinarian who provides preventative care and who is readily available to provide emergency care at any time of day. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 12.
Post mortem examination
 13. (1) If a marine mammal dies, a post mortem examination of the body must be conducted by a marine mammal veterinarian. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 12. (2) The findings of the marine mammal veterinarian must be recorded in a report that is reviewed by a pathologist with experience caring for marine mammals. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 12. (3) The marine mammal veterinarian must be asked for recommendations to prevent similar deaths. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 12.
Public contact program
 14. (1) This section applies to marine mammals who are housed in an enclosure that could expose them to physical contact with members of the public. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 12. (2) The person who possesses the marine mammal must have a written policy that, (a) clearly identifies any risks to the health or safety of the marine mammal associated with the physical contact; (b) identifies and addresses any other safety issues or concerns; and (c) identifies the qualifications of the persons who are overseeing the physical contact. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 12. (3) Any risks identified in the written policy must be mitigated. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 12.
Enrichment and social needs
 15. (1) Every marine mammal must be provided with a feeding enrichment program which may include, but is not limited to, the use of live fish, the introduction of novel foods or the use of task-oriented feeding methods. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 13 (1). (2) Every marine mammal must be provided with daily training, social enrichment and play sessions unless otherwise specified in its animal welfare plan. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 13 (2). (3) The enclosure of every marine mammal must have the environmental enrichment objects, if any, specified in its animal welfare plan. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 13 (2). (4) The environmental enrichment objects must be non-toxic and must not be breakable or ingestible by the marine mammal. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 13 (2). Enclosure
General enclosure requirements
 16. (1) Every marine mammal must be provided with an enclosure that meets the requirements of this section. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 14 (1). (2) Measures must be taken to minimize the risk that the enclosure will be contaminated with potentially harmful microorganisms. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 14 (1). (3) The enclosure must be provided with a backup generator or generators that are sufficient to provide power to the enclosure in the event of a power failure. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 14 (1). (4) The enclosure must meet the following requirements: 1. The enclosure must provide the marine mammal with sufficient space and features for species-appropriate activities both in and, if appropriate, out of the water. 2. The enclosure must be designed to facilitate cleaning. 3. The enclosure must include fixed features that provide visual and tactile enrichment, which may include, but are not limited to, any of the following: i. Bubble walls. ii. Privacy baffles. iii. Different substrates. iv. Water jets. v. Sprinklers. vi. Mirrors or other reflective surfaces. vii. Areas on the bottom of the pool that simulate pebbles on the seafloor. 4. If more than one marine mammal is housed in the enclosure, the enclosure must include privacy baffles, other fixed features or retreat areas that allow a marine mammal to separate itself from other marine mammals in order to avoid aggression, unwanted attention or disturbance. 5. The enclosure must have a drain that can lower water levels to facilitate cleaning and animal management activities. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 14 (2). (5) In addition to a pool of water, an enclosure that houses a sea otter or a member of the family Phocidae (true seals), the family Otariidae (eared seals and sea lions) or the family Odobenidae (walruses) must have a permanent haul-out. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 14 (2). (6) The haul-out mentioned in subsection (5) must be capable of simultaneously accommodating all of the marine mammals listed in that subsection that are housed in the enclosure. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 14 (2).
Enclosure water quality
 17. (1) Every marine mammal in an enclosure must be provided with a reliable water supply that is sufficient to ensure the marine mammal’s health. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 15. (2) The person who possesses the marine mammal shall maintain a program for monitoring water quality to ensure that a healthy aquatic environment is provided, including daily monitoring of water salinity. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 15. (3) The salinity of the water must be maintained within the range appropriate for the marine mammal. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 15. (4) The results of the water quality tests must be recorded and kept for at least one year. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 15. (5) Water circulation equipment in the enclosure must be sufficient to circulate water throughout the pool. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 15. (6) An enclosure that houses a marine mammal must meet the following water quality requirements: 1. Coliform bacteria in the water must not exceed 500 MPN (most probable number) per 100 mL, and testing must occur at least weekly. 2. The water must be tested at least twice daily and treated as necessary to maintain pH values not less than 7.2 or more than 8.2. 3. The total free and combined chlorine concentration must not exceed 1.5 mg/L, and the water must be tested at least twice daily for chlorine concentration. 4. The water must be free of residual dissolved ozone. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 15.
Environmental protection
 18. (1) Every marine mammal must be provided with environmental temperature and humidity ranges appropriate for the species. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 16 (1). (2) Every marine mammal must be provided with shelter from inclement weather if it is necessary for the marine mammal’s comfort or well-being. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 16 (1). (3) Any artificial light used in the enclosure must be as similar as possible to the light spectrum of sunlight. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 16 (1). (4) Every marine mammal must be provided with exposure to natural or simulated annual photoperiods that reflect the needs of the species, particularly with respect to moult. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 16 (1). (5) Every marine mammal must be protected from noise that could cause auditory discomfort or distress. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 16 (1). (6) The enclosure air must be free of harmful concentrations of pollutants. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 16 (1). (7) Every marine mammal must be housed in an enclosure that is outdoors or that provides access to an outdoor area unless its animal welfare plan provides otherwise. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 16 (2). (8) Every marine mammal must be provided with an area of shade in its enclosure in accordance with its animal welfare plan. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 16 (2).
Other enclosures and areas
 19. (1) An enclosure for veterinary care or temporary holding of marine mammals must be provided. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 17. (2) A quarantine area to isolate marine mammals must be provided. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 17. (3) A method to separate any marine mammal for behavioural or management purposes must be provided. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 17. Other Administrative Requirements
Information management and records
 20. (1) Every marine mammal must be individually identifiable. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 18 (1). (2) The means used to ensure that a marine mammal is individually identifiable must be minimally intrusive. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 18 (1). (3) Procedures must be put in place for every marine mammal to ensure timely transfer of critical information between persons who provide care to the marine mammal. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 18 (1). (4) The following records must be kept for every marine mammal: 1. The date that possession of the marine mammal was obtained by the person who possesses the marine mammal. 2. Whether the marine mammal was captive-born or wild-caught. 3. The name of the person from whom the marine mammal was acquired, if applicable. 4. The species, sex, colour, markings and physical abnormalities, if any, of the marine mammal. 5. The marine mammal’s date of birth or, if wild-caught, the marine mammal’s estimated date of birth. 6. The marine mammal’s parents, if known. 7. Records related to any attempt to breed the marine mammal, including the identity of the marine mammal with which breeding was attempted, the outcome of the breeding and the identity of any offspring. 8. Veterinary clinical records. 9. A list of any medication given to the marine mammal and the reason for which it was given. 10. Training records. 11. A record of any abnormal behaviours exhibited by the marine mammal, including the expression of any stereotypies, such as inappetence or food refusal, vomiting, actions that result in self-inflicted injuries or aggression towards trainers or other animals. 12. Any information that the marine mammal’s animal welfare plan requires to be maintained. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 18. (5) The records required by this section must be retained for five years following the death of the marine mammal. O. Reg. 438/15, s. 18 (1).