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Licence - pet shop
The Pet Animals Act 1951 requires any shop that sells pets (livestock) to be licensed by the local authority.
- The Pet Animals Act 1951 (external link)
Officers inspect the premises to check compliance with general health and safety requirements and also the welfare of the animals prior to issuing of the licence. A fee is payable with each application.
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A fee must be paid when an application is made. The licence, and any subsequent licence, will expire on the 31st December of the year it applies to. With effect from 1st January 2012 the cost will be £70.15
Availability
We are open office hours, Monday - Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Alternatively, you can apply online - see above for details.
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Contact details
Contact: Licensing - Environmental Health
Department: Environmental and Recreation Services
Email: environmental.health@pendle.gov.uk
Telephone: 01282 661199
Fax: 01282 662027
Visit: http://www.pendle.gov.uk/licensing Fleet Street Depot, Fleet Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7YQSearch for other services by keyword
