The Pet Animals Act 1951 requires any shop that sells pets (livestock) to be licensed by the local authority. Officers inspect the premises annually to ensure that animals are kept in a clean, safe environment as well as to check compliance with general health and safety requirements.
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Eligibility, Penalties & Regulation Summary
Details of the regulations and penalties can be found in the following link.
The following main points and additional information might also be helpful:
- Applicants for a pet shop licence must not be disqualified from keeping a pet shop.
Fees
- £183.20
Application Evaluation Process
- An application form must be submitted annually along with the correct licence fee
- Licences are usually issued within one week if no inspection is needed.
- If an inspection is needed, a licence will be issued within approximately two weeks.
Will Tacit Consent Apply?
Tacit consent will apply.
Public Register
Some applications will be recorded in a Public Register. A list of our current public registers can be viewed on our website.
To appeal against decisions
If you are refused a licence there is a statutory right of appeal to the Secretary of State.
Consumer Complaints
If you need to make a consumer complaint about the trading standards of a business we always advise that you first contact the business - preferably in writing (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.
If you need to complain about anything relating to a licence or approval granted to a business by the Council, please use the link at the top of the page to make your complaint.
Data Protection
Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council will take all the necessary steps to ensure that personal data held about its employees, customers, suppliers and other individuals is processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. View our Data Protection Policy.
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