Amendment of the Zoo Licensing Act 19817

In section 4 (grant or refusal of licence)–

a

in subsection (1) omit paragraph (b) and “, or” immediately preceding it;

b

after subsection (1) insert–

1A

Before granting or refusing to grant a licence for a zoo, the local authority shall also–

a

consult the applicant about the conditions they propose would be attached to the licence, if one were granted, under section 5(2A) and (if applicable) section 5(3); and

b

make arrangements for an inspection to be carried out in accordance with section 9A (subject to subsection (2) of that section).

c

after subsection (2) insert–

2A

The local authority shall also refuse to grant a licence for a zoo if they are not satisfied that the conservation measures referred to in section 1A will be implemented in a satisfactory manner at the zoo.

d

in subsection (3) after “if” insert “subsection (2A) does not apply but”.