Chapter:	169	Title:	PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS ORDINANCE	Gazette Number:	L.N. 331 of 1999
Section:	2	Heading:	Interpretation	Version Date:	01/01/2000

In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires-
"animal" (動物) includes any mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, fish or any other vertebrate or invertebrate whether wild or tame; (Replaced 53 of 1979 s. 2)
"health inspector" (衞生督察) has the meaning assigned by section 2 of the Public Health and Municipal Services Ordinance (Cap 132); (Added 30 of 1960 Eighth Schedule. Amended 10 of 1986 s. 32)
"health officer" (衞生主任) has the meaning assigned by section 3 of the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance (Cap 1); (Added 30 of 1960 Eighth Schedule)
"senior veterinary officer" (高級獸醫官) includes any veterinary officer authorized by the Director of Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation to perform the duties of a senior veterinary officer under this Ordinance; (Replaced 53 of 1979 s. 2. Amended L.N. 331 of 1999)
"vessel" (船隻) includes any ship or boat or any other description of vessel used in navigation.