What this covers
Why you need it
The power to require it comes from Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 of 22 December 2004 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97, EU law that still has effect in the UK.
What the Regulation carries
What our graph holds for Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 of 22 December 2004 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 as a whole — the Regulation behind this licence, not the licence conditions themselves.
- Duties on businesses
- 12
- Penalties
- 0
- Exemptions
- 1
Duties on businesses under the Regulation
- Complete and sign Section 4 of the journey log after each single-transporter journey uri:annex/2/division/10.
- Complete and sign Section 4 of the journey log during multi-transporter animal transport uri:annex/2/division/11.
- Complete approved training and pass exam for animal transport uri:annex/iv/division/1
- Comply with journey time limits and provide rest periods for animals transported by sea uri:annex/i/chapter/v/division/1/division/1.7
- Do not transport animals by train beyond the legal journey time limits uri:annex/i/chapter/v/division/1/division/1.6
- Ensure welfare of animals during transport (space, ventilation, water, feed, rest) uri:annex/i/chapter/iii/division/2
… and 6 more business duties in the same Regulation.
Exemptions that may take you outside it
- Registered horses exempt from minimum age for transport — The equidae are registered Equidae (entered in a studbook), regardless of age. This is an exception to the general rule …
Who issues it
This one does not go to your council. It is issued by Northern Ireland Executive.
Where to apply
Duty, penalty and exemption labels are Guvnor’s analysis of the enabling instrument, not the instrument itself. Fees, forms and conditions are set by the issuing authority — always check the linked source.