Animal Activities Licence

From parrots to puppies, the best place to buy a new pet for your home is the local pet shop. But to be able to sell a hamster or rabbit in a pet shop, you will need a animal activities licence.

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Authority
Local council
Duration
28 days (varies depending on local council)
Cost
£300.00
Valid For
1 year
STEPS TO GET LICENSED
Prepare for premises visit
  • Contact local council to arrange premises inspection
Apply for animal activities licence
  • Seek planning permission if required
  • provide a copy of your current liability insurance certificate
Get Licensed
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A pet shop is any building where animals are sold as pets, including your own home. This also includes online businesses.

No. If you run a pet shop without a animal activities licence, or break the terms of your licence, you could be fined up to £500, and also be imprisoned for up to 3 months.

Yes. Pet shops that sell fish need a pet shop licence to be able to trade fish.

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