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- Information about the Code of Best Practice for Animal Welfare Establishments in Wales
- Torfaen County Borough Council has statutory powers to undertake animal health and welfare duties within the area, contained in the Animal Health Act 1981 and 2002, the Agriculture (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1968, European Communities Act 1972 and the Animal Welfare Act 2006, together with associated legislation.
- This page provides access to Animal Welfare related services provided by Torfaen County Borough Council
- The law requires all pet shops to be licensed, whether they are at commercial or domestic premises. This means that anybody that is selling pets (other than for certain exempted activities, which we can explain in more detail on request) MUST gain a local authority licence before they start their business.
- The law requires anyone running a horse riding establishment to be licensed. This means that anybody planning to hire out horses or run a horse riding school MUST gain a local authority licence before they start their business.
- The law requires anyone running a horse riding establishment to be licensed. This means that anybody planning to hire out horses or run a horse riding school MUST gain a local authority licence before they start their business.
- The law requires anyone running a Zoo to be licensed. These licences help to ensure that animals are properly looked after, by setting standards for the premises and for the level of care given.
- The law requires all pet shops to be licensed, whether they are at commercial or domestic premises. This means that anybody that is selling pets (other than for certain exempted activities, which we can explain in more detail on request) MUST gain a local authority licence before they start their business.
- The law requires anyone training or exhibiting performing animals to be registered. This means that if you train or exhibit performing animals, such as for advertising, film-making or a circus, you must register with the Council.
- The Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 aims to ensure that where private individuals keep dangerous wild animals they do so in circumstances which create no risk to the public and which safeguard the welfare of the animals.
Last Modified: 05/12/2018
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