Persons who are required to hold an animal dealing licenceI13
1
It is prohibited for a person to carry on, without the authority of an animal dealing licence, an activity which–
a
involves a young cat or young dog for which the person is responsible; and
b
involves–
i
acquiring and keeping with a view to sale; or
ii
selling,
any such young cat or young dog.
2
Paragraph (1) applies only in relation to the carrying on of an activity on or after 30th April 2009.
3
But paragraph (1) does not apply–
a
to a person who holds a breeding licence granted under section 1(2) of the Breeding of Dogs Act 19735;
b
to a person who holds a pet shop licence granted under section 1(2) of the Pet Animals Act 19516;
c
in relation to the sale by a person of a young cat or young dog kept at an animal sanctuary, animal rehabilitation centre or an animal re-homing centre;
d
in relation to the sale by a person of the progeny of a cat or dog kept by that person as a pet; or
e
to a person who sells no more than 2 young cats or 2 young dogs or one of each such type of animal in any 12 month period.
4
It is an offence for a person, without lawful authority or excuse–
a
to act in breach of paragraph (1); or
b
to contravene any condition of an animal dealing licence,
and such a person will be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months, or both.