A person who is disqualified under section 4(1) of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991(28). Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. (ii)insures any client against liability for any injury sustained by, and the death of, any other person. (i)in relation to the entry relating to item 29, for “Section 1 of the Breeding of Dogs Act 1973 (c. 60), and section 1 of the Breeding and Sale of Dogs (Welfare) Act 1999 (c. 11).” substitute “Regulation 4 of those Regulations.”; (ii)omit the entries relating to items 30 and 31. state whether or not the inspector considers that the licence conditions will be met. (iii)the grant or renewal is appropriate having taken into account the report submitted to it in accordance with regulation 10. 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. its name (if any), age, sex, neuter status, description and microchip or ring number (if applicable). The activity described in paragraph 2 does not include—. An operator must comply with any reasonable request of an inspector to facilitate the identification and examination of an animal and the taking of samples in accordance with regulation 6 and, in particular, must arrange the suitable restraint of an animal if so requested by an inspector. ensure that each puppy ingests the correct share of the feed provided. become habituated to noises, objects and activities in their environment. without touching another dog or the walls; (c)have a floor area which is at least twice the area required for the dog in it to lie flat; and. interact safely with other dogs, toys and people, and. 23.—(1) All dogs must be screened before being admitted to the premises to ensure that they are not afraid, anxious or stressed in the presence of other dogs or people and do not pose a danger to other dogs or staff. Changes to Legislation. Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) England Regulations 2018 guide On 1 October 2018, the new Regulations of activities involving animals came into force which changed the previous licensing regime for businesses involved in dog breeding, dog and cat boarding including home boarding, dog day care, the ⦠(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) Any animal with a condition which is likely to affect its quality of life must not be moved, transferred or offered for sale but may be moved to an isolation facility or veterinary care facility if required until the animal has recovered. details of any medical treatment each cat is receiving. (9) The licence holder must keep a register of all horses kept for the licensable activity on the premises, each such horse’s valid passport showing its unique equine life number and a record of its microchip number (if any). the date or dates on which it has given birth, and. A person who is disqualified under section 6(2) of the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976(30) from keeping a dangerous wild animal. 2. 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. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include: Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including: All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0 except where otherwise stated. (4) Each dog must have constant access to its sleeping area. (2) The period within which an operator may bring such an appeal is 28 days beginning with the day following the date of the decision. (a)a person listed as a disqualified person in paragraph 4 or any of paragraphs 6 to 17 of Schedule 8 where the time limit for any appeal against that disqualification has expired or where, if an appeal was made, that appeal was refused; (b)a person listed in any of paragraphs 1 to 3 and 5 of Schedule 8 as having held a licence which was revoked where the time limit for any appeal against that revocation has expired or where, if an appeal was made, that appeal was refused. mammals weaned at an age at which they should not have been weaned; non-mammals that are incapable of feeding themselves; puppies, cats, ferrets or rabbits, aged under 8 weeks. Keeping or training animals for exhibition in the course of a business for educational or entertainment purposes—, (a)to any audience attending in person, or. 27.—(1) Any unexpired licence granted in accordance with the provisions of the Pet Animals Act 1951(5) shall continue in force for the remainder of its term subject to the provisions of that Act as it had effect on the relevant date. 15.—(1) The Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008(51) is amended as follows. the number of any cats from the same household. (g)in relation to each cat, the name, postal address, telephone number and email address of a local contact in an emergency. 13.—(1) Dogs from different households may only be boarded at the same time with the written consent of every owner. (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. (5) Any equipment, chemicals and other materials used in the exhibition must not cause the animals pain, discomfort, fatigue or stress. (2) For the purposes of paragraph (1), the authority must make an appointment for an inspection to take place before the end of the first anniversary of the day on which the licence, as granted or renewed, came into force and before the end of each subsequent year in respect of which the licence remains in force. This document outlines the conditions that must be complied with in order to receive an animal activities ⦠2.—(1) The Pet Animals Act 1951 is amended as follows. Business Test 3. 13. They aim to make the Draft Statutory Instrument accessible to readers who are not legally qualified and accompany any Statutory Instrument or Draft Statutory Instrument laid before Parliament from June 2004 onwards. 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. Subpart A Licensing ⦠4. A register must be kept of all the cats on the premises which must include—. A person must not intentionally obstruct an inspector appointed for the purposes of the enforcement of these Regulations in the exercise of any powers conferred by or under the Act. (d)reinstate the licence if it has been suspended, or cancel its variation if it has been varied, under paragraph (2). the original print PDF of the as made version that was used for the print copy. A person who has at any time held a licence which was revoked under regulation 13 of the Welfare of Wild Animals in Travelling Circuses (England) Regulations 2012(24). breeding three or more litters of puppies in any 12-month period if the person carrying on the activity provides documentary evidence that none of them have been sold (whether as puppies or as adult dogs). (3) A cat unit may only be shared by cats from the same household. “means a county council in Wales or a county borough council in Wales”. details of any veterinary treatment (where known). state the local authority’s grounds for suspension or variation, specify measures that the local authority considers are necessary in order to remedy the grounds, and. (2) The licence holder or a designated manager and any staff employed to care for the animals must have competence to identify the normal behaviour of the species for which they are caring and to recognise signs of, and take appropriate measures to mitigate or prevent, pain, suffering, injury, disease or abnormal behaviour. Subsection (3B) was inserted, in relation to Wales, by regulation 26 of, and paragraph 4 of Schedule 2 to, SI 2014/3266 (W.333). (2) A person who commits an offence under paragraph (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine. the average level of fees it has charged for licences it has granted or renewed for each licensable activity in each reference period. It provides for a local authority to charge fees to cover the costs it incurs in performing this function, considering a licence holder’s compliance with these Regulations, enforcement and administration. (9) The animals must not be left unattended in any situation or for any period likely to cause them distress. (14) The sleeping area must form part of the cat unit and be free from draughts. The activity described in paragraph 8 does not include—. a mare whose foal has not yet been weaned. no later than the next 31st May following the relevant reference date. 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). 2013/2190. 25.—(1) A register must be kept of all the dogs on the premises which must include—. 6.—(1) All animals for sale must be in good health. (e)the number of caesarean sections it has had, if any. (2) In the circumstances described in paragraph (1), the licence is to remain in force for three months beginning with the date of the death of the former licence holder or for as long as it was due to remain in force but for the death (whichever period is shorter) but remains subject to the provisions in Part 3. 17.—(1) A register must be kept of all the dogs accommodated in the home which must include—. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area. Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. 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. Specific conditions: breeding dogs. Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Regulations 2018 (LI 2018/50) Patsy Reddy, Governor-General. An inspector may, for the purposes of ensuring the licence conditions are being complied with, take samples for laboratory testing from any animals on premises occupied by an operator. The IPFD is a registered non-profit organisation based in Sweden which aims to facilitate the collaboration and sharing of resources to improve the health,well-being and welfare of pedigree dogs and all dogs worldwide. (i)details of each cat’s relevant medical and behavioural history, including details of any treatment administered against parasites and restrictions on exercise. ANIMAL WELFARE REGULATIONS29 . 1991 c. 65; section 1(1) has been amended but the amendments are not relevant. “reference date” means 1st April each year beginning with 1st April 2019; “reference period” means the period beginning with 1st October 2018 and ending with 31st March 2019, the year beginning with 1st April 2019 and each subsequent year beginning with an anniversary of 1st April 2019. (2) Where any other activity involving animals is undertaken on the premises, it must be kept entirely separate from the area where the activity of providing boarding for cats takes place. (5) Any dog which, on the advice of a veterinarian, cannot be exercised must be provided with alternative forms of mental stimulation. A person who is disqualified under section 3(3) of the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963(33) from keeping a boarding establishment for animals. “section 13(6) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006, so far as the offence arises from the contravention of section 13(1) of that Act in relation to the carrying on of an activity in England;”; the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018.”. (3) All cats must be provided with toys or feeding enrichment (or both) unless advice from a veterinarian suggests otherwise. (2) Where a local authority reinstates a licence under paragraph (1), it may reduce the period for which it is reinstated. (a)the dates of each dog’s arrival and departure; (b)each dog’s name, age, sex, neuter status, microchip number and a description of it or its breed; (c)the number of any dogs from the same household; (d)a record of which dogs (if any) are from the same household; (e)the name, postal address, telephone number (if any) and email address (if any) of the owner of each dog and emergency contact details; (f)in relation to each dog, the name, postal address, telephone number and email address of a local contact in an emergency; (g)the name and contact details of the dog’s normal veterinarian and details of any insurance relating to the dog; (h)details of each dog’s relevant medical and behavioural history, including details of any treatment administered against parasites and restrictions on exercise; (i)details of the dog’s diet and related requirements; (k)a record of the date or dates of each dog’s most recent vaccination, worming and flea treatments; (l)details of any medical treatment each dog is receiving. The Registration of Establishments (Laying Hens) (England) Regulations ⦠21) and by sections 17(1) and 18(1) of, and paragraph 3 of the Schedule to the Dogs (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (c.9) and by article 2 of, and the Schedule to S.R 2011 No. The consequence of this specification is that, subject to qualifying criteria, any person wishing to carry on any of these activities in ⦠15. 8.—(1) Where there is a licence in force in relation to an activity described in paragraph 6 of Schedule 1, the local authority must appoint a listed veterinarian to inspect the premises on which the activity is being carried on. (This note is not part of the Regulations). 1. (b)on its own initiative, with the consent in writing of the licence holder. specify the local authority that issued the licence. (3) All persons likely to come into contact with the animals during an exhibition must be briefed about how to behave around the animals so as to minimise anxiety, fear and stress in the animals. Schedule 9 (repeals and consequential amendments) is to have effect. (d)details of any veterinary treatment (where known). SCHEDULE 8 of the Animal Welfare Regulations 2018. 10. (d)display the age of the dog being advertised. (2) Section 1(1) (restriction on keeping a pet shop) ceases to have effect in relation to England. (8) Cats must have constant access to their sleeping area. gives birth to more than one litter of puppies in a 12-month period; gives birth to more than six litters of puppies in total; is mated if she has had two litters delivered by caesarean section. The activity described in paragraph 10 does not include—, Monitoring of behaviour and training of animals, Protection from pain, suffering, injury and disease, Monitoring of behaviour and training of cats. S.I. appoint one or more suitably qualified inspectors to inspect any premises on which the licensable activity or any part of it is being or is to be carried on, and, following that inspection, grant a licence to the operator, or renew the operator’s licence, in accordance with the application if it is satisfied that—, any appropriate fee has been paid in accordance with regulation 13, and. 1981 c. 37. The relevant post-conviction powers contained in sections 34 and 42 of the Act apply in relation to a conviction for an offence under regulation 20. 5.—(1) Social animals must not be exhibited if their removal from and reintroduction to the group with which they are usually housed causes them or any other animal within that group stress, anxiety or fear. (2) Any licence granted or renewed, or held by, a person mentioned in paragraph (1)(a) or (b) is automatically revoked. (2) Feed and (where appropriate) water intake must be monitored, and any problems recorded and addressed. (d)the reasonable anticipated costs of compliance with regulation 29. 13.—(1) A local authority may charge such fees as it considers necessary for—. 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). The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 Guidance notes for conditions for hiring out horses Overview of the conditions and explanatory guidance 1. A local authority may at any time vary a licence—, (a)on the application in writing of the licence holder, or. The new Animal Welfare Act 2018 has come into effect as of 1st October 2018, and it will have an impact on the way dogs are bred and sold in the UK. (2) When outside the premises, each dog must wear an identity tag which includes the licence holder’s name and contact details. (2) A local authority is the licensing authority for any licensable activity carried on on premises in its area. (4) Communal exercise areas are not permitted. In accordance with section 61(2) of that Act, a draft of this instrument has been laid before Parliament and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament. 2. (9) All licences granted or renewed in relation to any of the licensable activities are subject to the licence conditions. set out the objectives intended to be achieved by the regulatory provision mentioned in paragraph (1)(a). (7) Where necessary, animals must receive preventative treatment by an appropriately competent person. 2. (2) Animals must be prevented from coming into contact with each other during any exhibition where such contact would be likely to cause any of them to show signs of aggression, fear or distress. Specific conditions: selling animals as pets. (2) Supplementary feed and nutrients must be provided to any horse when appropriate. It makes provision for the inspection of premises and provides powers for inspectors to take samples from animals. (3) A decision to suspend or vary a licence must—. Draft Regulations laid before Parliament under section 61(2) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament. should also read The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 (1) (the âRegulationsâ) to understand their obligations and duties under the new Regulations and the licences granted under these Regulations. (a)the dates of each cat’s arrival and departure. A local authority may, without any requirement for the licence holder’s consent, decide to suspend, vary or revoke a licence at any time on being satisfied that—. (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. 19. (2) The licence holder and all staff must ensure that the prospective owner is provided with information on the appropriate care of the animal including in relation to—, (f)the provision of suitable accessories, and. 1976 c. 38; section 6(2) has been amended but the amendments are not relevant. Schedule 1 of the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 (âthe regulationsâ) defines the licensable activities for each sector. The Schedule was substituted in relation to England and Wales by article 2 of S.I. (9) A litter tray and safe and absorbent litter material must be provided at all times in each cat unit and litter trays must be regularly cleaned and disinfected. Please find below the updated guidelines concerning the Animal Welfare Regulations 2018.These changes were made to bring the licensing regime up to date with local government regulation and to improve animal care standards, as well as making it compatible with the Animal Welfare Act 2006.Breeding dogs ⦠(4) A designated key holder with access to all animal areas must at all times be within reasonable travel distance of the premises and available to attend in an emergency. (12) 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) Each local authority must provide the information to the Secretary of State—, (a)in electronic form, or secure that it is accessible to the Secretary of State in electronic form, and. details of the animal’s relevant medical and behavioural history including details of any treatment administered against parasites and any restrictions on exercise or diet, a record of the date or dates of the animal’s most recent vaccination, worming and flea treatments, and. (a)hold an appropriate formal qualification, or have sufficient demonstrable experience and competence, in the management of horses, and, (b)hold a valid certificate of public liability insurance which—, (i)insures the licence holder against liability for any injury sustained by, and the death of, any client, and. (3) Appropriate isolation, in separate self-contained facilities, must be available for the care of sick, injured or potentially infectious animals. without touching another cat or the walls. (2) There must be a safe, secure, waterproof roof over the entire cat unit. There were other amendments to section 4 but they are not relevant. (14) Where any other activity involving animals is undertaken on the premises on which the licensable activity of breeding dogs is carried on, it must be kept entirely separate from the area where that licensable activity is carried on. There are currently no known outstanding effects for the The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018, SCHEDULE 2. The above Regulations and Guidance can be viewed via the relevant animal activity page on the Animal ⦠(a)in subsection (1), omit “in England or Wales”. The Animal Welfare Regulation 2018: The breeding and selling of your litters and how it affects you. 29.—(1) Each local authority must provide the following information to the Secretary of State in writing for the purpose of assisting the Secretary of State to carry out the review in accordance with regulation 28—, (a)the number of licences in force for each licensable activity in its area on each reference date, and. by the recording of visual images of them by any form of technology that enables the display of such images. In the Local Government Act 1974(40), in Schedule 7 (minor and consequential amendments), paragraph 15 is omitted. ensure that each puppy starts weaning as soon as it is capable of ingesting feed on its own. details of each cat’s diet and related requirements, a record of the date or dates of each cat’s most recent vaccination, worming and flea treatments, and. 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