UK Statutory Instrument SI 2012/2932 United Kingdom

The Welfare of Wild Animals in Travelling Circuses (England) Regulations 2012

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Status
In Force
Penalty ceiling
Regulated

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Operator11

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sch. para. 1 Condition 1: Acquisition of wild animals Regulated
  • Notify Secretary of State before acquiring wild animals for the circusOperator
sch. para. 10 Condition 10: Specific welfare requirements for transportation Regulated
  • Plan and manage transportation of licensed wild animalsOperator
sch. para. 2 Condition 2: Notification of tour itinerary Regulated
  • Notify Secretary of State of tour itinerary and changesOperator
sch. para. 3 Condition 3: Wild animal records Regulated
  • Keep records of wild animals and provide copies to the Secretary of StateOperator
sch. para. 4 Condition 4: Care plans Regulated
  • Create and maintain care plans for all licensed circus animalsOperator
sch. para. 5 Condition 5: Persons with access to licensed animals Regulated
  • Restrict access to licensed animals to qualified persons and maintain recordsOperator
sch. para. 6 Condition 6: Veterinary surgeons Regulated
  • Appoint a lead veterinary surgeon and ensure regular inspectionsOperator
sch. para. 7 Condition 7: Responsibility of the operator to promote the welfare of licensed animals Regulated
  • Meet all welfare needs of licensed circus animalsOperator
sch. para. 8 Condition 8: Specific welfare requirements for display, training and performance Regulated
  • Ensure welfare of licensed animals during display, training or performanceOperator
sch. para. 9 Condition 9: Specific welfare requirements for environment Regulated
  • Manage the environment and accommodation for circus animalsOperator
s.008 Fees Regulated
  • Pay licence application and inspection fees for your travelling circusOperator
14 other provisions — procedural and definitional
s.001 Citation, commencement, application and expiry
s.002 Interpretation
s.003 Licensing of operators
s.004 Grant and renewal of licence
s.005 People who may not apply for a licence
s.006 Death of a licence holder
s.007 Ensuring compliance with the licensing conditions
s.009 Grounds for suspension
s.010 Procedure for suspension
s.011 Notice of suspension
s.012 Reinstatement of licence
s.013 Revocation of licence
s.014 Appeals
s.015 Review

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