Summary relevant legislation for the exotic pet trade - Exotic health and husbandry

What legislation applies to the exotic pet
trade?
29/09/2022 09:00




Why do we need legislation?
• Determines rights and responsibilities
• Applies to specific circumstances
• Prevent harm and cruelty
• Monitor and regulate exotic pet trade


Animal welfare (licensing of activities involving animals)
regulations 2018
Part A (general):
• License display
• Records
• Use, number and animal species
• Staffing
• suitable environment and diet
• Behaviour monitoring and training
• Animal handling
• Protection from pain, injury, suffering and disease
• Emergencies

Part B (specific)
• Records and advertisements
• Prospective sales: pet care and advice
• Suitable accommodation
• Sale of animals
• Protection from pain, injury, suffering and disease


Dangerous wild animals act 1976
• Regulation of keeping certain species
• Does not apply to all animals - may not be considered
right?
• License required form Licensing Authority
• Adhere to relevant legislation
• Liable to prosecution if not adhered to
○ Can be fined
○ Cancel or disqualify license
§ Can be ceased and destroyed animal