The Danish Animal Protection Act

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The Danish Animal Protection Act is a Danish law against animal cruelty.

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As stated in § 1, the law protects animals' living conditions. The Danish Animal Protection Act provides regulations against animal cruelty. . [1]

Maximum penalty

If the animal is being treated irresponsibly, the owner will be punished with either a fine or imprisonment for up to 1 year. [2]

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