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. . . [31st … 13 para. . If in any respect of which this licence is in force is used for any purpose Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963 Licence to keep a Boarding Establishment for Animals Conditions subject to which the Licence is granted 1. . (1)No person shall keep a boarding establishment for animals except under the authority of a licence granted in accordance with the provisions of this Act. . In the event of the death of a person who is keeping a boarding establishment for animals at any premises under the authority of a licence granted under this Act, that licence shall be deemed to have been granted to his personal representatives in respect of those premises and shall, notwithstanding subsection (6) of this section (but subject to the provisions hereinafter contained with respect to cancellation), remain in force until the end of the period of three months beginning with the death and shall then expire: Any person who contravenes the provisions of subsection (1) of this section shall be guilty of an offence; and if any condition subject to which a licence is granted in accordance with the provisions of this Act is contravened or not complied with, the person to whom the licence was granted shall be guilty of an offence. . (5) Any such licence shall (according to the applicant’s requirements) relate to the year in which it is granted or to the next following year. . 3 extended by Breeding of Dogs Act 1973 (c. 60,SIF 4:1), s. 3(3). . . The 1963 Animal Boarding Establishments Act deals with places where the boarding of animals is being carried on as a business. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. . . ANIMAL BOARDING ESTABLISHMENTS ACT 1963 Application for a licence to keep an Animal Boarding Establishment ... form (for the purpose of the General Data Protection Regulation 2016 (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA)). III. . 6 para. . 1, C2Power to amend s. 1(2) given by Local Government (Scotland) Act 1966 (c. 51,SIF 81:2), s. 42, Sch. 84 0 obj
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. . Establishments boarding animals as a business (including private dwellings) are subject to the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963. (6) Subject to the provisions hereinafter contained with respect to cancellation, any such licence shall remain in force until the end of the year to which it relates and shall then expire. (1) Any person guilty of an offence under any provision of this Act other than the last foregoing section shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding [ F1 level 2 on the standard scale ] or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months or to both such fine and such imprisonment. . 6, F2Words repealed by Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70,SIF 81:1) Sch. 0
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. 2. © 2020 Michigan State University College of Law. (9) In the application of this section to Scotland, in subsection (4) for any reference to a magistrates’ court there shall be substituted a reference to the sheriff. 4(1)(b)(c), F1S. All current licences will be able to … . . No person may keep a boarding establishment for animals without a licence from their local authority. This site is not a law firm and cannot offer legal advice. 17, Sch. . . . (1) This Act may be cited as the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963. Where a person is convicted of any offence under this Act or of any offence under the M1 Protection of Animals Act 1911 or the M2 Protection of Animals (Scotland) Act 1912 or the M3 Pet Animals Act 1951, the court by which he is convicted may cancel any licence held by him under this Act, and may, whether or not he is the holder of such a licence, disqualify him from keeping a boarding establishment for animals for such period as the court thinks fit. 0000002365 00000 n
XI. Power of local authorities to prosecute. . 2. 29 and Local Government Act 1974 (c. 7), s. 35, Sch. To run a boarding kennel or cattery, you need a licence from the local authority. Day boarding and home boarding refers to a business that provides accommodation for such animals. . . 1 Licensing of boarding establishments for animals. . . providing or arranging for the provision of boarding for cats or dogs; hiring out horses; breeding dogs; keeping or training animals for exhibition. In the former case, the licence shall come into force at the beginning of the day on which it is granted, and in the latter case it shall come into force at the beginning of the next following year. 2000/2853, reg. . . Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963. . . and on payment of such fee . The … . . 0000002330 00000 n
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. . Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). 1.1 The Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963 (“the 1963 Act”) is an Act to regulate the keeping of boarding establishments for animals; and for purposes connected therewith and the Council is the licensing authority for the purposes of that Act. The principal legislation dealing with Animal Boarding Establishments is the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963 and addresses the areas to be covered by the licence, relating to animal welfare and management. F1Words in para. Pt. . †Short title, repeal, extent and commencement. 32, Sch. Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963 Licence Conditions for Home Boarding (Dogs) ... 1.3 No dog registered under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 must be accepted for home boarding. . (7) In the event of the death of a person who is keeping a boarding establishment for animals at any premises under the authority of a licence granted under this Act, that licence shall be deemed to have been granted to his personal representatives in respect of those premises and shall, notwithstanding subsection (6) of this section (but subject to the provisions hereinafter contained with respect to cancellation), remain in force until the end of the period of three months beginning with the death and shall then expire: Provided that the local authority by whom the licence was granted may from time to time, on the application of those representatives, extend or further extend the said period of three months if the authority are satisfied that the extension is necessary for the purpose of winding up the deceased’s estate and that no other circumstances make it undesirable. %PDF-1.4
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Offences and disqualifications. 6.. . F1S. . . . Riding Establishments Acts 1964 & 1970. . ANIMAL BOARDING ESTABLISHMENTS ACT 1963 Application for a licence to keep an Animal Boarding Establishment for Dogs and Cats (Existing licence holders only) The act defines "boarding establishments" as those premises, including private dwellings, where the business consists of providing accommodation for other people’s cats and dogs. F2 county district, the council of a . What conditions apply to Hiring out Horses? 1: functions of local authority not to be responsibility of an executive of the authority (E.) (16.11.2000) by virtue of S.I. 5 para. . 0000000016 00000 n
1. Animal Boarding Establishment Act, 1963 . . The number of dogs and cats that may be accommodated will be specified on the licence along with other specific conditions. . . . Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963 1963 CHAPTER 43 An Act to regulate the keeping of boarding establishments for animals; and for purposes connected therewith. (e) under the M2 Protection of Animals (Amendment) Act 1954, from having the custody of animals. . . (4) A court which has ordered the cancellation of a person’s licence, or his disqualification, in pursuance of the last foregoing subsection may, if it thinks fit, suspend the operation of the order pending an appeal. . . A court which has ordered the cancellation of a person’s licence, or his disqualification, in pursuance of the last foregoing subsection may, if it thinks fit, suspend the operation of the order pending an appeal. (3) Where a person is convicted of any offence under this Act or of any offence under the M1 Protection of Animals Act 1911 or the M2 Protection of Animals (Scotland) Act 1912 or the M3 Pet Animals Act 1951, the court by which he is convicted may cancel any licence held by him under this Act, and may, whether or not he is the holder of such a licence, disqualify him from keeping a boarding establishment for animals for such period as the court thinks fit. F1. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. 4. Annotations: Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. Establishments where the boarding of animals is being carried on as a business are subject to the 1963 act, which requires such establishments to be licensed by the local council. . 38, 46 and (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1), ss. 0000001797 00000 n
1.2 References in the Act to the keeping by any person of a boarding . 7(2) repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1974 (c. 22), Sch. . Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. . The keeping and running of animal boarding establishments (Catteries and Kennels) is controlled by the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963. . 1996/323, art. . . The Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963 requires that premises for boarding dogs and cats must be licensed by us. . (2) . trailer
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. A boarding establishment is defined in section 5(1) of the ‘Act’ as: Carrying on at premises of any nature (including a private dwelling) of a business of providing accommodation for other people’s animals. In the former case, the licence shall come into force at the beginning of the day on which it is granted, and in the latter case it shall come into force at the beginning of the next following year. . F1S. The Act provides for a person keeping a boarding establishment to be required to hold a licence from the Local Authority. . (1) References in this Act to the keeping by any person of a boarding establishment for animals shall, subject to the following provisions of this section, be construed as references to the carrying on by him at premises of any nature (including a private dwelling) of a business of providing accommodation for other people’s animals: (a) a person shall not be deemed to keep a boarding establishment for animals by reason only of his providing accommodation for other people’s animals in connection with a business of which the provision of such accommodation is not the main activity; and, (b) nothing in this Act shall apply to the keeping of an animal at any premises in pursuance of a requirement imposed under, or having effect by virtue of, the [ F1 M1 Animal Health Act 1981 ], (2) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions have the meanings hereby respectively assigned to them, that is to say:—. 103 0 obj
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An Act to regulate the keeping of boarding establishments for animals; and for purposes connected therewith [31st July 1963] BE IT ENACTED by the Queen's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows . 0000001238 00000 n
F1. . (8) Any person who contravenes the provisions of subsection (1) of this section shall be guilty of an offence; and if any condition subject to which a licence is granted in accordance with the provisions of this Act is contravened or not complied with, the person to whom the licence was granted shall be guilty of an offence. . (1) A local authority may authorise in writing any of its officers or any veterinary surgeon or veterinary practitioner to inspect (subject to compliance with such precautions as the authority may specify to prevent the spread among animals of infectious or contagious diseases) any premises in their area as respects which a licence granted in accordance with the provisions of this Act is for the time being in force, and any person authorised under this section may, on producing his authority if so required, enter any such premises at all reasonable times and inspect them and any animals found thereon or any thing therein, for the purpose of ascertaining whether an offence has been or is being committed against this Act. Outcomes 2.1 Purpose of report 1.1 To consider the adoption of conditions for Commercial Day Boarding Establishments for dogs, licensed under the terms of the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963 and to agree licensing arrangements, including an appropriate fee. This act requires such establishments to be licensed by the local authority. (2) Any person guilty of an offence under the last foregoing section shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding [ F2 level 2 on the standard scale ] . 4.2 The purpose of the legislation is to ensure the health and safety and welfare of animals boarded at … 0000015430 00000 n
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II. All waste generated in connection with the boarding establishment must be disposed of in accordance with the requirements of the Duty of Care under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (as amended by the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act … . Falkirk Council may authorise an officer, veterinary surgeon or practitioner to inspect licensed premises. . When deciding to issue a license, the local authority shall consider the suitability of the conditions (e.g., size of quarters, lighting, food, water, disease control, etc.) . Changes to Legislation. . . . Under the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963 it is an offence to keep an animal boarding establishment except under the authority of a licence granted for the purpose. . . present at the boarding establishment. Revised legislation carried on this site may not be fully up to date. 7.†Short title, repeal, extent and commencement. For further details you are advised to consult the relevant legislation or seek legal opinion. Any person aggrieved by the refusal of a local authority to grant such a licence, or by any condition subject to which such a licence is proposed to be granted, may appeal to a magistrates’ court; and the court may on such an appeal give such directions with respect to the issue of a licence or, as the case may be, with respect to the conditions subject to which a licence is to be granted as it thinks proper. (4) Any person aggrieved by the refusal of a local authority to grant such a licence, or by any condition subject to which such a licence is proposed to be granted, may appeal to a magistrates’ court; and the court may on such an appeal give such directions with respect to the issue of a licence or, as the case may be, with respect to the conditions subject to which a licence is to be granted as it thinks proper. xref
6 repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1976 (c. 16), Sch. that animals will at all times be kept in accommodation suitable as respects construction, size of quarters, number of occupants, exercising facilities, temperature, lighting, ventilation and cleanliness; that animals will be adequately supplied with suitable food, drink and bedding material, adequately exercised, and (so far as necessary) visited at suitable intervals; that all reasonable precautions will be taken to prevent and control the spread among animals of infectious or contagious diseases, including the provision of adequate isolation facilities; that appropriate steps will be taken for the protection of the animals in case of fire or other emergency; that a register be kept containing a description of any animals received into the establishment, date of arrival and departure, and the name and address of the owner, such register to be available for inspection at all times by an officer of the local authority, veterinary surgeon or veterinary practitioner authorised under section 2(1) of this Act; and shall specify such conditions in the licence, if granted by them, as appear to the local authority necessary or expedient in the particular case for securing all the objects specified in paragraphs (. 25 para. 0000027506 00000 n
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. . Offences and disqualifications.E+W+S. Licensed establishments will have a copy of their licence prominently displayed as part of their conditions of licence. The regulations replaced the following licensing and registration legislation: Pet Animals Act 1951; Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963; Riding Establishments Acts 1964 and 1970 Pet Animals Act 1951. (3) In determining whether to grant a licence for the keeping of a boarding establishment for animals by any person at any premises, a local authority shall in particular (but without prejudice to their discretion to withhold a licence on other grounds) have regard to the need for securing—. ANIMAL BOARDING ESTABLISHMENTS ACT 1963 . 7�. 2. . (2) Any person who wilfully obstructs or delays any person in the exercise of his powers of entry or inspection under this section shall be guilty of an offence. under the M2 Protection of Animals (Amendment) Act 1954, from having the custody of animals, In determining whether to grant a licence for the keeping of a boarding establishment for animals by any person at any premises, a local authority shall in particular (but without prejudice to their discretion to withhold a licence on other grounds) have regard to the need for securing—. Every local authority may, on application being made to them for that purpose by a person who is not for the time being disqualified—, under this Act, from keeping a boarding establishment for animals; or, under the M1 Pet Animals Act 1951, from keeping a pet shop; or, . . 61; S.I. . . 4.1 The boarding of animals is regulated by the Animal Boarding Establishment Act 1963, which requires animal boarding establishments to be licensed. . . 4.1 The Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963 (the ‘Act’) makes the boarding of cats and dogs a licensable activity. Breeding of Dogs Act 1973 & Breeding and Sale of Dogs (Welfare) Act 1999. . Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 08 January 2021. . . . . 8, C1S. (2)Every local authority may, on application being made to them for that purpose by a person who is not for the time being disqualified— . “ local authority ” means the council of any . (b) of the proviso substituted by Animal Health Act 1981 (c. 22, SIF 4:4), Sch. . Establishments where the boarding of animals is being carried on as a business are subject to the 1963 act, which requires such establishments to be licensed by the local council. That animals will at all times be kept in accommodation suitable as respects construction, size of quarters, number of occupants, exercising facilities, temperature, lighting, ventilation and cleanliness; 2. . 0000001368 00000 n
Licensing of boarding establishments for animals. under Section 34(2), (3) or (4) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006, from keeping a pet shop under the Pet Animals Act 1951, from having custody of animals under the Protection of Animals (amendment) Act 1954, from keeping an animal boarding establishment under the Animal Boarding Establishment Act 1963. . (1) This Act may be cited as the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963. . LICENSING ACT 2003 SECTION 127NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE OF DETAILS OF PERSONAL LICENCE HOLDER. For the purpose of this act the keeping of such establishments is defined as the carrying on at any premises, including a private dwelling, of a business of providing accommodation for other people’s cats and dogs. This Act shall come into operation on 1st January 1964. . This includes premises used for home boarding and/or dog day care (including at a private dwelling) as well as commercial kennels and catteries. . . (1) No person shall keep a boarding establishment for animals except under the authority of a licence granted in accordance with the provisions of this Act. F2 as may be determined by the local authority, grant a licence to that person to keep a boarding establishment for animals at such premises in their area as may be specified in the application and subject to compliance with such conditions as may be specified in the licence. 0000007131 00000 n
The Act requires such establishments to be licensed by the local authority. This Act shall not extend to Northern Ireland. . Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), ss. That animals will be adequately supplied with suitable food, drink and bedding Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), ss.