PART 2E+WIssuing of licences

People who may not apply for a licenceE+W

5.  No person may apply for a licence if they are disqualified under—

(a)section 34 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006;

(b)section 3(3) of the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963(1) from keeping a boarding establishment for animals;

(c)section 3(3) of the Breeding of Dogs Act 1973(2) from keeping a breeding establishment;

(d)section 5(3) of the Pet Animals Act 1951(3) from keeping a pet shop;

(e)section 4(3) of the Riding Establishments Act 1964(4) from keeping a riding establishment;

(f)section 1 of the Protection of Animals (Amendment) Act 1954(5) from having custody of an animal; or

(g)section 3 of the Protection of Animals Act 1911(6) from the ownership of an animal;

and any licence issued to a person so disqualified is invalid.

(1)

1963 c. 43; section 3(3) was amended by Schedule 3, paragraph 5(2) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

(2)

1973 c. 60; section 3(3) was amended by section 5(1) of the Breeding and Sale of Dogs (Welfare) Act 1999.

(3)

1951 c. 35; section 5(3) was amended by Schedule 3, paragraph 3(2) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

(4)

1964 c. 70; section 4(3) was amended by Schedule 3, paragraph 6(2) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

(5)

1954 c. 40; sections 1,2 and 4(1) were repealed by Schedule 4 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

(6)

1911 c. 27 this Act was repealed by Schedule 4 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.