legislations Flashcards
1
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the animal welfare (licensing of activities involving animals) (England) regulations 2018
A
- animal establishments in England have a license to carry out activities involving animals
- applies to pet shops for selling fish
2
Q
zoo licensing act 1981
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applicable to aquariums → must have a license and pass checks to operate
3
Q
animal welfare act 2006
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- standard of care for vertebrate animals
- applicable to public + private collections
4
Q
CITES
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- importation of endangered species must be done with a license and be recognised as sustainable
5
Q
import of live fish act 1980
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restricts import, keeping and releasing of certain fish species in England and Wales
6
Q
pet animals act 1951
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- pet shops must be licensed by local council
- animal accommodation must be suitable and clean
7
Q
dangerous wild animals act 1976
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- dangerous animals kept in private collections should pose no threat to the public
- applicable to rays, coral, sharks + venemous fish
