the animal welfare regulations 2018 aims

A person who is disqualified under section 6(2) of the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976(30) from keeping a dangerous wild animal. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area. (c)emailing it to the person’s current or last known email address. in subsection (3), omit the words from “, and” to the end. (4) Each horse must be suitable for the purpose for which it is kept and must not be hired out if, due to its condition, its use would be likely to cause it to suffer. the date and time of birth of each puppy. This is the original version (as it was originally made). include a recognisable photograph of the animal being advertised. 13. Schedule 1 of the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 (âthe regulationsâ) defines the licensable activities for each sector. This document outlines the conditions that must be complied with in order to receive an animal activities â¦ 7.—(1) Active and effective environmental enrichment must be provided to the animals in inside and any outside environments. (2) Unneutered bitches must be prevented from mating. (i)details of each cat’s relevant medical and behavioural history, including details of any treatment administered against parasites and restrictions on exercise. (6) A puppy may only be shown to a prospective purchaser if it is together with its biological mother. (2) Suitable storage must be provided and used for feed, bedding, stable equipment and saddlery. The new rules cover a wide variety of surgical procedures carried out on a wide range â¦ In this Schedule, “client” means a person for whose use a horse is hired out. Part 3 sets out the circumstances and procedures under which a licence may be suspended, varied or revoked. 6.—(1) The horses must be maintained in good health and must be in all respects physically fit. An Impact Assessment allows those with an interest in the policy area to understand: Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. The licence holder must keep a list of each animal kept, or trained, for exhibition with all the information necessary to identify that animal individually (including its common and scientific names) and must provide the local authority with a copy of the list and any change to it as soon as practicable after the change. (2) Each dog must be exercised at least once daily as appropriate for its age and health. In section 4(5) of the Zoo Licensing Act 1981(44) (grant or refusal of licence)—, (a)after the entry which begins “section 13(6)” insert—. 8.—(1) Any equipment that a dog is likely to be in contact with and any toy provided must not pose a risk of pain, suffering, disease or distress to the dog and must be correctly used. 2008/1824. the dog’s name, age, sex, neuter status, microchip number and a description of it or its breed; the name, postal address, telephone number (if any) and email address (if any) of the owner and emergency contact details; details of the dog’s relevant medical and behavioural history, including details of any treatment administered against parasites and any restrictions on exercise; details of the dog’s diet and relevant requirements; a record of the date or dates of the dog’s most recent vaccination, worming and flea treatments; details of any medical treatment the dog is receiving. (13) In this paragraph, “exercise area” means a secure area where dogs may exercise and play. breeding three or more litters of puppies in any 12-month period; breeding dogs and advertising a business of selling dogs. Why the government is proposing to intervene; The main options the government is considering, and which one is preferred; How and to what extent new policies may impact on them; and. details of each cat’s relevant medical and behavioural history, including details of any treatment administered against parasites and restrictions on exercise. 10. (h)the name and contact details of each cat’s normal veterinarian and details of any insurance relating to the cat. 11. (2) Section 1(1) (restriction on exhibition and training of performing animals) ceases to have effect in relation to England. Schedule 1 of the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals)(England) Regulations 2018 (âthe regulationsâ) defines the licensable activities for each sector. The Animal Welfare Act 2006makes owners and keepers responsible for ensuring that the welfare needs of their animals are met. the application gives such information as the local authority has required. a mare whose foal has not yet been weaned. hold an appropriate formal qualification, or have sufficient demonstrable experience and competence, in the management of horses, and, hold a valid certificate of public liability insurance which—, insures the licence holder against liability for any injury sustained by, and the death of, any client, and. after the entry which begins “section 13(6)” insert—. (2) The first report must be published before 1st October 2023. 1.The circumstances which a local authority must take into account... 2.Selling animals as pets (or with a view to their... 3.The activity described in paragraph 2 does not include—, PART 3 Providing or arranging for the provision of boarding for cats or dogs. Regulation 3 stall: inserted, on 1 October 2018, by regulation 4 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Pro-cedures) Amendment Regulations 2018 (LI 2018/181). 5.—(1) A cat must remain in its assigned cat unit, except when it is moved to an isolation cat unit or to a holding cat unit. it is necessary to protect the welfare of an animal. (2) A preventative healthcare plan agreed with the veterinarian with whom the licence holder has registered under paragraph 9(8) of Schedule 2 must be implemented. (2) Animals must be kept at all times in an environment suitable to their species and condition (including health status and age) with respect to—. (12) Each dog’s sleeping area must be clean, comfortable, warm and free from draughts. 17. (4) On receipt of an application in writing for the grant or renewal of a licence in respect of the activity described in paragraph 6 of Schedule 1, if no inspector appointed under paragraph (2)(a) is a listed veterinarian, the local authority must appoint a listed veterinarian to inspect the premises with the inspector appointed under that paragraph. The activity described in paragraph 6 does not include any activity—, (a)solely for military or police purposes, or. the date of birth of the animal or, if the animal was acquired by the licence holder, the date of its acquisition, the date of the sale of the animal by the licence holder, and. PART 2 REGULATIONS . (b)involving the instruction of students at a university on a course of study and examinations leading to a veterinary degree to which a recognition order under section 3 of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966(17) relates and for as long as such an order is in force. a person who is for the time being registered in the supplementary veterinary register maintained under section 8 of that Act; “working day” means any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday, Christmas Day, Good Friday or a day which is a bank holiday in England and Wales under section 1 of the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971(4). Part 6 makes transitional and saving provision for unexpired licences or registrations under the pre-existing statutory regime and Part 7 contains a requirement for the Secretary of State to carry out reviews of these Regulations and for local authorities to provide information to the Secretary of State for the purpose of such reviews. include the number of the licence holder’s licence. (4) Feed and drinking receptacles must be capable of being cleaned and disinfected, or disposable. (g)the date of the animal’s death (if applicable). (6) Sick or injured animals must receive prompt attention from a veterinarian or, in the case of fish, an appropriately competent person and the advice of that veterinarian or, in the case of fish, that competent person must be followed. Power to grant or renew a licence for a licensable activity under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 (selling animals as pets, providing or arranging for the provision of boarding for cats or dogs, hiring out horses, breeding dogs or keeping or training animals for exhibition).”; omit “30. Any dog that requires specific feed due to a medical condition must be fed in isolation. (3) A decision to suspend or vary a licence must—. earns any commission or fee from the activity. (e)explain the right of the licence holder to make written representations in accordance with paragraph (4) and give details of the person to whom such representations may be made and the date by the end of which they must be received. 1963 c. 43; section 3(3) was amended by paragraph 5(2) of Schedule 3 to the Animal Welfare Act 2006. 13. (e)the number of caesarean sections it has had, if any. (4) The exhibited animals must be suitable for the specific conditions, type of enclosure and actions involved in the exhibition. (5) Any equipment, chemicals and other materials used in the exhibition must not cause the animals pain, discomfort, fatigue or stress. (13) The licence holder must keep a record of any preventative or curative healthcare (or both) given to each dog. contain information about the operator, any relevant premises, any relevant records, the condition of any animals and any other relevant matter, and. Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals (England) Regulations 2018 made under section 13 (1) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006. (b)its situation, space, air quality, cleanliness and temperature. the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018. for “29. 281. (5) Each dog must have a clean, comfortable and warm area within its sleeping area where it can rest and sleep. 1991/2292 (N.I. (8) All resources must be provided in a way (for example as regards. (2) Each adult dog must be given suitable and adequate opportunities to become habituated to handling by people. (f)the name, postal address, telephone number (if any) and email address (if any) of the owner of each cat and emergency contact details. 2. details of any medical treatment each cat is receiving. Schedule 1 of the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 (âthe regulationsâ) defines the licensable activities for each sector. interact safely with other dogs, toys and people, and. Schedule 9 (repeals and consequential amendments) is to have effect. Subsection (5) was amended by section 64 of, and paragraphs 11(a) to (c) of Schedule 3 to, the Act and, in relation to Wales, by regulation 26 of, and paragraph 5 of Schedule 2 to, SI 2014/3266 (W.333). (b)the activity described in paragraph 8. Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. the death or escape of an animal (including the storage of carcasses); be in place covering the care of the animals following the suspension or revocation of the licence or during and following an emergency. (g)the name and contact details of each dog’s normal veterinarian and details of any insurance relating to the dog; (i)details of each dog’s diet and related requirements; 18.—(1) Before a dog is admitted for boarding, all equipment to be used by or in relation to that dog must be cleaned and disinfected. (10) In addition to the matters mentioned in sub-paragraph (7), the licence holder must keep a record of the following in relation to each breeding bitch—, (d)the date or dates on which it has given birth, and. its situation, space, air quality, cleanliness and temperature, learn how to interact with people, their own species and other animals where such interaction benefits their welfare, and. the risk of an operator breaching any licence conditions; the impact on animal welfare of any such breaches; and. (a)the licence conditions are not being complied with. (2) The fee charged for the consideration of an application for the grant, renewal or variation of a licence and for any inspection relating to that consideration must not exceed the reasonable costs of that consideration and related inspection. (b)earns any commission or fee from the activity. to fail to comply with regulation 7 or 19. leaving it or sending it by post to the person’s current or last known postal address, or. (2) There must be a safe, secure, waterproof roof over the entire cat unit. the name and contact details of the animal’s normal veterinarian and details of any insurance relating to it. 28.—(1) The Secretary of State must, from time to time—, (a)carry out a review of the regulatory provision contained in these Regulations, and. In all cases except dog breeding, the licensable activity is restricted to businesses or those operating on a commercial basis. (3) The licence holder must ensure that no bitch—. emailing it to the person’s current or last known email address. Different options to open legislation in order to view more content on screen at once. (a)a licence suspended under paragraph (2) is to be deemed to be reinstated; (b)a licence varied under paragraph (2) is to be deemed to have effect as if it had not been so varied; (c)a licence suspended under paragraph (6)(a) is to be deemed to be reinstated; (d)a licence varied under paragraph (6)(a) is to be deemed to have effect as if it had not been so varied; (e)any licence held by the licence holder other than a licence suspended or varied under paragraph (2) or (6)(a) which the local authority decided to suspend or vary under regulation 15 is to be deemed to remain in force and not to be so varied. ensure that each puppy ingests the correct share of the feed provided. (b)state the local authority’s grounds for suspension or variation, (d)specify measures that the local authority considers are necessary in order to remedy the grounds, and. (8) A separate bed must be provided for each adult dog. (3) All toys and other enrichment items must be checked daily to ensure they remain safe and must be cleaned and disinfected at least weekly. the date and cause of its death (where applicable). (3) When arranging for the receipt of animals, the licence holder must make reasonable efforts to ensure that they will be transported in a suitable manner. (6) In this paragraph, “holding cat unit” means a cat unit, separate from any other cat unit, in which a cat may be housed temporarily. (a)keeping or training animals solely for military, police or sporting purposes, (b)any activity permitted under a licence to operate a travelling circus under the Welfare of Wild Animals in Travelling Circuses (England) Regulations 2012(19), or. which was not bred by the licence holder; except from the premises where it was born and reared under the licence; a person who holds a licence for the activity described in paragraph 2 of Schedule 1; or, a keeper of a pet shop in Wales who is licensed under the Pet Animals Act 1951(, include a recognisable photograph of the dog being advertised, and. the name, postal address, telephone number (if any) and email address (if any) of the owner of each cat and emergency contact details. Licensing services available during COVID-19. (3) A daily record of the workload of each horse must be maintained and available for inspection at any reasonable time. the consideration of an application for the grant, renewal or variation of a licence including any inspection relating to that consideration, and for the grant, renewal or variation. (a)breeding three or more litters of puppies in any 12-month period; (b)breeding dogs and advertising a business of selling dogs. The Secretary of State is, in relation to England, the appropriate national authority for the purpose of exercising the powers conferred by section 13(2), (7), (8) and (10) of and Parts 1 and 3 of Schedule 1 to the Animal Welfare Act 2006(1), and makes the following Regulations in exercise of those powers. 2008 c.20. 23.—(1) Any notice issued by a local authority under these Regulations may be amended, suspended or revoked by the local authority in writing at any time. (d)its name (if any), age, sex, neuter status, description and microchip or ring number (if applicable). (2) Where a local authority reinstates a licence under paragraph (1), it may reduce the period for which it is reinstated. 12.—(1) In the event of the death of a licence holder, the licence is deemed to have been granted to, or renewed in respect of, the personal representatives of that former licence holder. (2) When outside the premises, each dog must wear an identity tag which includes the licence holder’s name and contact details. Document Generated: 2018-10-03 Draft Legislation: This is a draft item of legislation. (c)each cat’s microchip number, where applicable. (b)the application gives such information as the local authority has required. (7) An area suitable for the inspection of horses by a veterinarian must be provided. (b)another secure area in which water is provided and in which there is shelter. (4) Section 30(4) of the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015(14) requires that a report published under this regulation must, in particular—. (b)in subsection (2), omit “In England and Wales”. (2) No horse may be hired out except under the supervision of a person aged 16 years or more unless the licence holder is satisfied that the person hiring the horse is competent to ride without supervision. the number of caesarean sections it has had, if any. A person who has at any time held a licence which was revoked under regulation 12 of the Welfare of Racing Greyhounds Regulations 2010(26). 25.—(1) A register must be kept of all the dogs on the premises which must include—. 4. There is another amendment but it is not relevant. provide the dog with sufficient space to—, have a floor area which is at least twice the area required for the dog in it to lie flat; and. (3) All cats must be provided with toys or feeding enrichment (or both) unless advice from a veterinarian suggests otherwise. set out the objectives intended to be achieved by the regulatory provision mentioned in paragraph (1)(a). 16. (3) Each horse must be fed a balanced diet of a quantity and at a frequency suitable for its age, health and workload to enable it to maintain an appropriate physical condition. (5) No dog may be kept for breeding if it can reasonably be expected, on the basis of its genotype, phenotype or state of health that breeding from it could have a detrimental effect on its health or welfare or the health or welfare of its offspring. (11) Once a licence has been suspended for 28 days, the local authority must on the next working day—. (6) The animals must be transported and handled in a manner (including for example in relation to housing, temperature, ventilation and frequency) that protects them from pain, suffering, injury and disease. (2) Supplementary feed and nutrients must be provided to any horse when appropriate. (2) Any licence granted or renewed, or held by, a person mentioned in paragraph (1)(a) or (b) is automatically revoked. (a)be notified to the licence holder in writing. (k)the date and cause of its death (where applicable). (b)at least two secure physical barriers between any dog and any entrance to or exit from it. (b)the dog’s name, age, sex, neuter status, microchip number and a description of it or its breed; (c)the name, postal address, telephone number (if any) and email address (if any) of the owner and emergency contact details; (d)the name and contact details of the dog’s normal veterinarian and details of any insurance relating to the dog; (e)details of the dog’s relevant medical and behavioural history, including details of any treatment administered against parasites and any restrictions on exercise; (f)details of the dog’s diet and relevant requirements; (h)a record of the date or dates of the dog’s most recent vaccination, worming and flea treatments; (i)details of any medical treatment the dog is receiving. 10. (5) Any dog which, on the advice of a veterinarian, cannot be exercised must be provided with alternative forms of mental stimulation. the dates of each dog’s arrival and departure; each dog’s name, age, sex, neuter status, microchip number and a description of it or its breed; the number of any dogs from the same household; a record of which dogs (if any) are from the same household; the name, postal address, telephone number (if any) and email address (if any) of the owner of each dog and emergency contact details; in relation to each dog, the name, postal address, telephone number and email address of a local contact in an emergency; the name and contact details of the dog’s normal veterinarian and details of any insurance relating to the dog; details of each dog’s relevant medical and behavioural history, including details of any treatment administered against parasites and restrictions on exercise; details of the dog’s diet and related requirements; a record of the date or dates of each dog’s most recent vaccination, worming and flea treatments; details of any medical treatment each dog is receiving. , details of its death ( where known ) policy implications being advertised advertise or offer sale. 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