UK Act of Parliament 1964 United Kingdom

Riding Establishments Act 1964

An Act to regulate the keeping of riding establishments; and for purposes connected therewith.

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Enforced by
Local Authority, APHA
Status
Amended (in force with amendments)
Penalty ceiling
Imprisonment 4 of 7 obligations carry imprisonment (3 months). 2 carry different penalties and 1 has no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.

Does it bind you?

Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.

Any Person7

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What it requires

Sections creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.

s.001 Licensing of riding establishments. (opens in a new tab) Imprisonment
  • Operate riding establishment without licence or breach licence conditionsAny Person
  • Obtain a licence and follow safety standards for riding establishmentsAny Person
s.002 Inspection of Riding Establishments. (opens in a new tab) Imprisonment
  • Obstructing an inspection of a riding establishmentAny Person
  • Obstruct or delay authorised riding‑establishment inspectorAny Person
s.003 Offences. (opens in a new tab) Imprisonment
  • Operate riding establishment in breach of statutory dutiesAny Person
s.004 Penalties and disqualifications. (opens in a new tab) Imprisonment
  • Breach of riding establishment regulationsAny Person
  • Fail to comply with Riding Establishments Act provisionsAny Person
5 other provisions — procedural and definitional
s.005 Power of local authorities to prosecute. (opens in a new tab)
s.006 Interpretation. (opens in a new tab)
s.006 Any order made under this Act shall be made by...
s.007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. (opens in a new tab)
s.009 Short title, commencement and extent. (opens in a new tab)

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