Zoo Licensing Act 1981 — United Kingdom law | Esheria

Zoo Licensing Act 1981

Zoological operations covered by this Act generally need a licence from the local authority, and the authority can impose, inspect, renew, transfer, alter, or close licences under set conditions.

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Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Instrument
Act or statute
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
en
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About this statute

Zoological operations covered by this Act generally need a licence from the local authority, and the authority can impose, inspect, renew, transfer, alter, or close licences under set conditions. This provision sets out when a zoo closure direction must be made, how animals must be managed after closure, who may enter premises, and the offences and fines for non-compliance. This segment is a version-history note showing amendments, insertions, omissions, and repeals affecting the Zoo Licensing Act 1981 text.