(1)In relation to the use of any premises for or in connection with the slaughter of horses—
(a)a licence granted under section 6 of this Act;
F1(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
shall be of no effect unless expressly authorising the use of the premises for that purpose.
(2)Where any premises used or to be used for the confinement of animals awaiting slaughter in a F2. . . knacker’s yard are situated outside the curtilage of the premises used or to be used for the slaughter—
(a)separate licences may be granted under the said section 6; F2. . .
F1(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
authorising the use of those premises for those purposes respectively.
(3)A licence under the said section 6 shall not be granted in respect of any premises unless the local authority are satisfied that the requirements of any regulations in force F3. . . with respect to the construction, lay-out and equipment of premises are complied with or will be complied with before the date on which the licence or renewed licence comes into force in respect of those premises; but nothing in this subsection shall be taken as affecting so much of the said section 6 as confers a right of appeal on a person aggrieved by the refusal of a local authority to renew a licence under that section.
Textual Amendments
F1S. 7(1)(b)(2)(b) repealed (11.09.1996) by S.I. 1996/2235, art. 11, Sch
F2Words repealed in s. 7(2) (11.09.1996) by S.I. 1996/2235, art. 11, Sch
F3Words in s. 7(3) repealed (1.4.1995) by S.I. 1995/731, reg. 28(1), Sch. 13