UK Act of Parliament 1976 United Kingdom

Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976

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Status
In Force
Penalty ceiling
Prosecution 3 of 3 obligations carry an unlimited fine.

Does it bind you?

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Any Person3

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What it requires

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s.001 Licences (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Obtain a licence before keeping dangerous wild animalsAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.003 Inspection by local authority. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Obstruct or delay a local authority inspectionAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.006 Penalties. (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Breach of dangerous wild animal licensing requirementsAny Person

Unlimited fine

8 other provisions — procedural and definitional
s.002 Provisions supplementary to section 1. (opens in a new tab)
s.004 Power to seize and to dispose of animals without compensation. (opens in a new tab)
s.005 Exemptions. (opens in a new tab)
s.007 Interpretation. (opens in a new tab)
s.008 Power of Secretary of State to modify the Schedule. (opens in a new tab)
s.009 Protection of existing keepers. (opens in a new tab)
s.010 Short title, commencement and extent. (opens in a new tab)
s.para.11 NOTE: See section 7(5) of this Act for the effect...

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