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CHANGES TO ANIMAL LICENSING LEGISLATION

On the 1 October 2018 a new statutory instrument (2018 No.486) comes into force, namely The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018. This new legislation introduces an updated licensing system in England for five activities involving animals: selling animals as pets, providing for or arranging for the provision of boarding for cats or dogs, hiring out horses, dog breeding and keeping or training animals for exhibition. The introduction of the legislation has highlighted the need to include “home boarding” and “day-care” in our licensing schemes.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Decision due: 20 Sep 2018 by Licensing Committee

Lead director: Head of Housing & Regulatory Services

Department: Housing

Contact: Martyn Jeynes Email: martynjeynes@maidstone.gov.uk.

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  • CHANGES TO ANIMAL LICENSING LEGISLATION