Enacted to regulate the sale of pet animals, this legislation mandates that any person selling pets must be licensed by the local authority. It outlines standards for animal welfare concerning housing, food, and disease prevention. Regular inspections by specified officers ensure compliance, addressing animal cruelty and inadequate living conditions. This Act reflects the growing societal concerns about animal rights and welfare in the post-war period, aiming to protect both animals and consumers by ensuring humane treatment and transparency in the pet trade industry. Non-compliance results in penalties or revocation of the licence.
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TAKE A FREE TRIALEnacted to regulate the sale of pet animals, this legislation mandates that any person selling pets must be licensed by the local authority. It outlines standards for animal welfare concerning housing, food, and disease prevention. Regular inspections by specified officers ensure compliance, addressing animal cruelty and inadequate living conditions. This Act reflects the growing societal concerns about animal rights and welfare in the post-war period, aiming to protect both animals and consumers by ensuring humane treatment and transparency in the pet trade industry. Non-compliance results in penalties or revocation of the licence.
LexisNexis traffic light system shows the status of legislation and cases so you are always using up-to-date law while historical versioning and legislative timelines lets you see exactly what has changed in legislation over time.
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