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New Taipei, March 27 (CNA) The New Taipei City government will soon levy a fine of NT$15,000 (US$520.8) on a company that was found selling online steel-jaw traps, which are banned in Taiwan, the city's animal protection agency announced Monday.
The New Taipei City government yesterday said it would fine a company NT$15,000 for online sales of steel-jaw animal traps, which are banned in Taiwan.
This would be the first time in the nation that a seller of steel-jaw traps would be fined, New Taipei City Animal Protection and Health Inspection Office Director Yang Shu-fang (楊淑方) said.
Hunters and trappers use steel-jaw traps to immobilize animals. When an animal steps onto the spring, the trap’s jaws slam shut, clamping onto a limb or paw, the office said.
As the animal struggles to get free, the steel teeth cut into its flesh often
Dog owners in New Taipei City who do not leash their pets outside face fines up to NT$15,000 as of yesterday.
The fines are part of the city’s animal protection ordinance promulgated on Monday. It also stipulates medical standards for veterinarians and pet care facilities.
The penalty is intended to address dog attacks in which people or pets were injured due to negligent dog owners, New Taipei City Animal Protection and Health Inspection Office Director Yang Shu-fang (楊淑方) said.
The fine for failing to leash a dog starts at NT$3,000, she said.
Indigenous people who require dogs to be unleashed for traditional rituals or