Harming animals by 'acts of omission' included in revised law 04/27/2021 06:28 PM A dog is pictured at a recent consumer fair held for pet owners. CNA file photo Taipei, April 27 (CNA) Taiwan's Legislature on Tuesday passed an amendment to the Animal Protection Act that expands the definition of "abuse" to include "acts of omission," with those convicted facing a maximum of two years in prison and a fine of up to NT$2 million (US$71,800). Before the amendment was passed, "abuse" was defined as actively harming or treating animals in such a way as to render them unable to physically function -- for example by injuring them or causing organ failure -- as a result of violence, administering the wrong drugs or other improper behavior when rearing, looking after or dealing with them.