Source: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/37
Timestamp: 2019-10-21 09:00:24
Document Index: 752584564

Matched Legal Cases: ['art. 4', 'art. 4', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 4', 'art. 4', 'art. 1', 'art. 49', 'art. 1', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 3']

Changes over time for: Zoo Licensing Act 1981
1981 CHAPTER 37
An Act to regulate by licence the conduct of zoos.
1 Licensing of zoos by local authorities.E+W+S
(1)Subject to this section it is unlawful to operate a zoo to which this Act applies except under the authority of a licence issued under this Act by the local authority for the area within which the whole or the major part of the zoo is situated.
(2)In this Act “zoo” means an establishment where wild animals (as defined by section 21) are kept for exhibition to the public otherwise than for purposes of a circus (as so defined) and otherwise than in a pet shop (as so defined) F1...
[F2(2A)This Act applies to any zoo to which members of the public have access, with or without charge for admission, on seven days or more in any period of twelve consecutive months.
(2B)This Act also applies in accordance with its terms to any zoo to which members of the public do not have such access if a licence is in force in respect of it or as otherwise provided (in particular, in sections 13 and 16C to 16G).
(2C)In this Act—
(iii)ceasing to exhibit animals of a particular description to the public in a particular part of the zoo premises.]
(a)in England F3. . ., the district councils, the councils of London boroughs and the Common Council of the City of London;
[F4(aa)in Wales, the councils of counties and county boroughs;]
(b)in Scotland, the [F5councils constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994].
F1Words in s. 1(2) omitted (E.) (8.1.2003) by virtue of S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 4(a) (which omission is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by virtue of The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 1(a) (with reg. 4)); and (S.) (1.4.2003) by virtue of The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 4(a)
F2S. 1(2A)-(2C) inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 4(b) (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by virtue of the The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 1(b) (with reg. 4)) and (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 4(b)
F3Words in s. 1(3)(a) repealed (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 66(6)(8), Sch. 16 para. 62(1), Sch. 18 (with ss. 54(5)(7), 55(5), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 4, Sch. 2
F4S. 1(3)(aa) inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 66(6), Sch. 16 para. 62(1) (with ss. 54(5)(7), 55(5), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 4, Sch. 2
F5Words in s. 1(3)(b) substituted (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 39, s. 180(1), Sch. 13 para. 124; S.I. 1996/323, art. 4(1)(b)(c)
F6S. 1(4) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 17 Group 1
[F71A Conservation measures for zoosE+W
(i)providing each animal with an environment well adapted to meet the physical, psychological and social needs of the species to which it belongs; and
(iv)the health of the animals.]
F7S. 1A inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 5 (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 2 (with reg. 4))
[F931A.Conservation measures for zoosS
The following are conservation measures to be implemented in zoos in accordance with this Act:–
F93S. 1A inserted (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 5
2 Application for licence.E+W+S
(1)An application to the local authority for a licence for a zoo shall not be entertained by the local authority unless, at least two months before making it, the applicant has given notice in writing to the local authority of his intention to make the application, has published notice of that intention in one local newspaper circulating in the locality and one newspaper with a national circulation and has exhibited a copy of that notice at the site and the said notice shall state that the notice to the local authority may be inspected as provided by subsection (3).
(2)Any notice given or published under subsection (1) must identify the situation of the zoo for which the application is to be made; and the notice to the local authority must specify—
(a)the kinds of animals listed in taxonomic category of Order and approximate number of each group kept or to be kept for exhibition on the premises and the arrangements for their accommodation, maintenance and wellbeing;
[F8(2A)Any notice given to the authority under subsection (1) must also specify how the conservation measures referred to in section 1A are being or will be implemented at the zoo.]
[F9(2A)Any notice given to the local authority under subsection (1) must also specify how the conservation measures referred to in section 1A are being or will be implemented at the zoo.]
(3)Any notice given to the local authority under this section shall, until the disposal of the application to which it relates, be kept available by the authority at their offices for public inspection free of charge at reasonable hours.
F8S. 2(2A) inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 6 (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 3 (with reg. 4))
F9S. 2(2A) inserted (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 6
3 Consideration of application.E+W+S
(1)On the consideration of an application for a licence the local authority shall take into account any representations made by or on behalf of any of the persons mentioned in subsection (2).
(2)The persons are:—
(b)the chief officer of police (or in Scotland the chief constable) for any area in which the whole or any part of the zoo is situated;
[F10(c)the relevant fire and rescue authority;]
[F11(c)the appropriate authority]
(d)the governing body of any national institution concerned with the operation of zoos;
(e)where part of the zoo is not situated in the area of the local authority with power to grant the licence
[F12(i)]a planning authority for the area in which the part is situated (other than a county planning authority F13. . . ); [F14or
(ii)if the part is situated in Wales, the local planning authority for the area in which it is situated;]
(f)any person alleging that the establishment or continuance of the zoo would injuriously affect the health or safety of persons living in the neighbourhood of the zoo;
(g)any other person whose representations might, in the opinion of the local authority, show grounds on which the authority has a power or duty to refuse to grant a licence.
[F15(3)In subsection (2) “the relevant fire and rescue authority” means—
(b)in any other case, the fire and rescue authority under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 for the area in which the whole or any part of the zoo is situated .]
[F16(3)In subsection (2) “the appropriate authority” means–
[F17(ii)the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, if it is not the enforcing authority,]
(b)in any other case, the [F18Scottish Fire and Rescue Service].]
F10S. 3(2)(c) substituted (E.W.) (1.10.2004 except in relation to W., 10.11.2004 in relation to W.) by Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (c. 21), s. 61, Sch. 1 para. 51; S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2; S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2
F11S. 3(2)(c) substituted (S.) (1.10.2006) by The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Modifications and Savings) Order 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/475), art. 1, sch. 1 para. 10(2)
F12Word in s. 3(2)(e) inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 66(6), Sch. 16 para. 62(2) (with ss. 54(5)(7), 55(5), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 4, Sch. 2
F13Words repealed by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), ss. 1, 102, Sch. 17
F14S. 3(2)(e)(ii) and word inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 66(6), Sch. 16 para. 62(2) (with ss. 54(5)(7), 55(5), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1), 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 4, Sch. 2
F15S. 3(3) inserted (E.W.) (1.4.2006) by The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1541), art. 1(3), Sch. 2 para. 21(b) (with art. 49)
F16S. 3(3) inserted (S.) (1.10.2006) by The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Modifications and Savings) Order 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/475), art. 1, sch. 1 para. 10(3)
F17S. 3(3)(a)(ii) substituted (S.) (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 7 para. 52(a); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F18Words in s. 3(3)(b) substituted (S.) (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), sch. 7 para. 52(b); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
4 Grant or refusal of licence.E+W+S
(1)Before granting or refusing to grant a licence for a zoo, the local authority shall—
(a)consider inspectors’ reports made in pursuance of inspections of the zoo under this ActF19...
[F20(1A) Before granting or refusing to grant a licence for a zoo, the local authority shall also–
(b)make arrangements for an inspection to be carried out in accordance with section 9A (subject to subsection (2) of that section).]
(2)The local authority shall refuse to grant a licence for a zoo if they are satisfied that the establishment or continuance of the zoo would injuriously affect the health or safety of persons living in the neighbourhood of the zoo, or seriously affect the preservation of law and order.
[F21(2A)The local authority shall also refuse to grant a licence for a zoo if they are not satisfied that the conservation measures referred to in section 1A will be implemented in a satisfactory manner at the zoo.]
(3)The local authority may refuse to grant a licence for a zoo if [F22subsection (2A) does not apply but] they are not satisfied that the standards of accommodation, staffing or management are adequate for the proper care and wellbeing of the animals or any of them or otherwise for the proper conduct of the zoo.
(4)The local authority may also refuse to grant a licence if—
(b)(where the applicant is a body corporate) the body or any director, manager, secretary or other similar officer of the body, or
(c)any person employed as a keeper in the zoo,
has been convicted of an offence under this Act or under any of the enactments mentioned in subsection (5) [F23, subsection (5A)] or of any other offence involving the ill-treatment of animals
[F24the Protection of Animals Act 1911] ;
[F25the Performing Animals (Regulation) Act 1925;]
[F26the Animals (Cruel Poisons) Act 1962;]
the M2Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963;
the M3Breeding of Dogs Act 1973;
the M4Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976;
the M5Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act 1976.
[F28Part I of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981]
[F29sections 4, 5, 6(1) and (2), 7 to 9 and 11 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.]
[F30section 13(6) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006, so far as the offence arises from the contravention of section 13(1) of that Act in relation to dog breeding in Wales;
[F31section 13(6) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006, so far as the offence arises from the contravention of section 13(1) of that Act in relation to the carrying on of an activity in England;]
the Animal Welfare (Breeding of Dogs) (Wales) Regulations 2014] [F32;
the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018.]
[F33(5A)sections 28C or 28F(16) of the Animal Health Act 1981 (c. 22);
sections 19 to 24, 25(7), 29 or 40(11) of the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 11).]
(6)If the local authority are not satisfied that any planning permission required under Part III of [F34the Town and Country Planning Act 1990] or under [F35the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997], for the establishment of the zoo or for the continuance of the zoo during the period for which the licence would be in force, has been, or is deemed to be, granted, they shall either refuse to grant the licence or grant the licence but suspend its operation until the local planning authority within the meaning of [F34the said Act of 1990] or, as the case may be, [F351997] have notified the local authority that any such planning permission has been or is deemed to be granted
(7)Except as provided by this section the local authority shall not refuse to grant a licence pursuant to an application and if they do refuse to grant it they shall send to the applicant by post a written statement of the grounds of their refusal.
(8)When a licence is granted the local authority shall send it to the applicant by post and the licence or a copy of it shall be publicly displayed at each public entrance to the zoo.
F19S. 4(1)(b) and word omitted: (E.) (8.1.2003) by virtue of S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 7(a) (which omission is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by virtue of The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 4(a) (with reg. 4)); and (S.) (1.4.2003) by virtue of The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 7(a)
F20S. 4(1A) inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 7(b) (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 4(b) (with reg. 4)); and (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 7(b)
F21S. 4(2A) inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 7(c) (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 4(c) (with reg. 4)); and (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 7(c)
F22Words in s. 4(3) inserted: (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 7(d) (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 4(d) (with reg. 4)); and (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 7(d)
F23Words in s. 4(4) inserted (S.) (3.11.2006) by The Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/536), art. 1, sch. 1 para. 10(2)
F24Words in s. 4(5) substituted (27.3.2007 for W., 6.4.2007 for E.) by Animal Welfare Act 2006 (c. 45), s. 68(3), Sch. 3 para. 11(a) (with ss. 1(2), 58(1), 59, 60); S.I. 2007/1030, art. 2(1)(l); S.I. 2007/499, art. 2(2)(l)
F25Words in s. 4(5) inserted (27.3.2007 for W., 6.4.2007 for E.) by Animal Welfare Act 2006 (c. 45), s. 68(3), Sch. 3 para. 11(b) (with ss. 1(2), 58(1), 59, 60); S.I. 2007/1030, art. 2(1)(l); S.I. 2007/499, art. 2(2)(l)
F26Words in s. 4(5) inserted (27.3.2007 for W., 6.4.2007 for E.) by Animal Welfare Act 2006 (c. 45), s. 68(3), Sch. 3 para. 11(c) (with ss. 1(2), 58(1), 59, 60); S.I. 2007/1030, art. 2(1)(l); S.I. 2007/499, art. 2(2)(l)
F27Entry repealed by Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5), ss. 75(14), 73(4), Sch. 17 Pt. II
F28Entry added by Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5), s. 72(14)
F29Words in s. 4(5) inserted (27.3.2007 for W., 6.4.2007 for E.) by Animal Welfare Act 2006 (c. 45), s. 68(3), Sch. 3 para. 11(d) (with ss. 1(2), 58(1), 59, 60); S.I. 2007/1030, art. 2(1)(l); S.I. 2007/499, art. 2(2)(l)
F30Words in s. 4(5) inserted (W.) (30.4.2015) by The Animal Welfare (Breeding of Dogs) (Wales) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3266), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 5
F31Words in s. 4(5) inserted (E.W.) (1.10.2018) by The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/486), reg. 1(1)(b), Sch. 9 para. 8(a) (with reg. 27)
F32Words in s. 4(5) inserted (E.W.) (1.10.2018) by The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/486), reg. 1(1)(b), Sch. 9 para. 8(b) (with reg. 27)
F33S. 4(5A) inserted (S.) (3.11.2006) by The Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/536), art. 1, sch. 1 para. 10(3)
F34Words substituted by Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 (c. 11, SIF 123:1, 2), s. 4, Sch. 2 para. 49
F35Words in s. 4(6) substituted (27.5.1997) by 1997 c. 11, ss. 4, 6(2), Sch. 2 para. 32
M11951 c. 35
M21963 c. 43
M31973 c. 60
M41976 c. 38
M51976 c. 72
5 Period and conditions of licence.E+W
(1)An original licence granted under this Act shall be granted for a period of four years beginning with the date specified in the licence as that on which it is granted or any later date specified in the licence as that on which the licence is to commence.
[F36(2A)A licence under this Act shall be granted subject to conditions requiring the conservation measures referred to in section 1A to be implemented at the zoo.]
(3)Any licence under this Act may be granted subject to such [F37other] conditions as the local authority think necessary or desirable for ensuring the proper conduct of the zoo during the period of the licence, including conditions relating to the following—
(4)In deciding what F39. . . conditions to attach to a licence, a local authority shall have regard to any standards specified by the Secretary of State under section 9 and sent by him to the authority.
[F40(5)The Secretary of State may, after consulting the authority, direct them to attach one or more conditions to a licence, and the authority shall give effect to such a direction.
F36S. 5(2A) inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 8(a) (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 5(a) (with reg. 4))
F37Word in s. 5(3) inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 8(b)(i) (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 5(b)(i) (with reg. 4))
F38S. 5(3)(a)(b) omitted (E.) (8.1.2003) by virtue of S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 8(b)(ii) (which omission is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 5(b)(ii) (with reg. 4))
F39Words in s. 5(4) omitted (E.) (8.1.2003) by virtue of S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 8(c) (which omission is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 5(c) (with reg. 4))
F40S. 5(5)(5A) substituted (E.) (8.1.2003) for s. 5(5) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 8(d) (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 5(d) (with reg. 4))
5 Period and conditions of licence.S
[F94(2A)A licence under this Act shall be granted subject to conditions requiring the conservation measures referred to in section 1A to be implemented at the zoo.]
(3)Any licence under this Act may be granted subject to such[F95other] conditions as the local authority think necessary or desirable for ensuring the proper conduct of the zoo during the period of the licence, including conditions relating to the following—
(4)In deciding what F97... conditions to attach to a licence, a local authority shall have regard to any standards specified by the Secretary of State under section 9 and sent by him to the authority.
[F98(5)The Scottish Ministers may, after consulting the authority, direct the authority to attach one or more conditions to a licence, and the authority shall give effect to such a direction.
(5A)But the Scottish Ministers may not direct the authority to attach a condition which is inconsistent with the implementation at the zoo of the conservation measures referred to in section 1A.]
F94S. 5(2A) inserted (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 8(a)
F95Word in s. 5(3) inserted (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 8(b)(i)
F96S. 5(3)(a)(b) omitted (S.) (1.4.2003) by virtue of The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 8(b)(ii)
F97Words in s. 5(4) omitted (S.) (1.4.2003) by virtue of The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 8(c)
F98S. 5(5)(5A) substituted for s. 5(5) (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 8(d)
6 Renewal of licence.E+W+S
(1)Where application for the renewal of an existing licence is made to the local authority not later than six months before the end of the period of the licence or such shorter time as the local authority may in special circumstances allow the local authority may either—
(a)extend the period of the existing licence; or
(b)direct the applicant to apply for a fresh licence in accordance with section 2.
[F41(1A)Before extending the period of an existing licence under subsection (1)(a) the authority shall—
(b)consider the report made to them pursuant to that inspection.]
(2)Where application for a fresh licence is made by the holder of an existing licence, the existing licence shall, if the application is made before the end of the period of that licence or within six months after notice of a direction given to the applicant under subsection (1)(b), continue in force until the application is disposed of or withdrawn F42....
(3)Any extension of the period of an existing licence under subsection (1)(a) shall be granted for a period of six years beginning with the end of the period of the existing licence; and the local authority shall take reasonable steps to secure that the holder of the licence is notified in writing of the extension.
F41S. 6(1A) inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 9(a) (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 6(a) (with reg. 4)); and (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 9(a)
F42Words in s. 6(2) omitted (E.) (8.1.2003) by virtue of S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 9(b) (which omission is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by virtue of The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 6(b) (with reg. 4)); and (S.) (1.4.2003) by virtue of The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 9(b)
7 Transfer, transmission and surrender of licence.E+W
(1)A licence for a zoo may with the approval of the local authority be transferred to another person, and in that case the transferee shall become the holder of the licence from the date [F43specified by the authority and notified by them to the transferor and transferee].
(2)On the death of the holder of a licence, the personal representatives of the deceased are deemed to be the holders of the licence during the period of three months after the death or such longer period as the local authority may approve.
(3)The holder of a licence may at any time surrender it to the local authority who shall thereupon cancel the licence.
F43Words in s. 7(1) substituted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 10 which substitution is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 7 (with reg. 4))
7 Transfer, transmission and surrender of licence.S
(1)A licence for a zoo may with the approval of the local authority be transferred to another person, and in that case the transferee shall become the holder of the licence from the date [F99specified by the authority and notified by them to the transferor and transferee].
F99Words in s. 7(1) substituted (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 10
Secretary of State’s functionsE+W+S
8 Secretary of State’s list.E+W+S
(1)The Secretary of State shall, after consultation with the presidents of the British Veterinary Association, the National Federation of Zoological Gardens and the National Zoological Association and with such other persons as he thinks fit, compile a list consisting of two parts, the first part containing the names of veterinary surgeons and veterinary practitioners falling within subsection (2) and the second part containing the names of persons falling within subsection (3).
(2)The surgeons and practitioners shall have experience of animals of kinds which are kept in zoos or which in the Secretary of State’s opinion might be so kept [F44and shall be competent to advise about the implementation in zoos of the conservation measures referred to in section 1A].
(3)Each of the persons shall be competent in the Secretary of State’s opinion to do all the following, namely, to inspect animals in zoos, to advise on keeping them and on their welfare, [F45to advise about the implementation in zoos of the conservation measures referred to in section 1A,] and to advise on the management of zoos generally.
(4)A person’s name may be contained in both the first and the second parts of the list.
(5)After such consultation, the Secretary of State may vary the list by adding names or deleting them (or both).
(6)Persons on the list may charge the licensing authority such amounts in respect of their services and expenses as the Secretary of State may from time to time determine with the approval of the Minister for the Civil Service.
F44Words in s. 8(2) inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 11(a) (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 8(a) (with reg. 4)); and (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 11(a)
F45Words in s. 8(3) inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 11(b) (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 8(b) (with reg. 4)); and (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 11(b)
9 Secretary of State’s standards.E+W+S
InspectionsE+W+S
[F469A Procedure relating to inspections before the grant, refusal, renewal or significant alteration of licencesE+W
(4)Where more than one inspection is required under section 16, the authority may combine the inspections.
(5)Subject to subsection (6), where in the course of an inspection under section 10 or 12 or in accordance with this section it becomes apparent to the inspectors that a significant alteration to the licence is likely to be needed, they shall—
(6)Subsection (5) does not apply where the inspection is an inspection before the significant alteration of a licence, and the significant alteration the inspectors consider likely to be needed is the same or substantially the same as that which the authority propose to make or the Secretary of State proposes to direct the authority to make.
(7)An inspection required by section 4(1A)(b) or 6(1A)(a) (including an inspection required by section 6(1A)(a) which is combined with another inspection) shall be conducted by one or more inspectors nominated, after consultation with the authority, by the Secretary of State from the list.
(8)An inspection required by subsection (2B)(b) or (3A)(b) of section 16 (including such an inspection which is combined with another such inspection, but not including such an inspection which is combined with an inspection required by section 6(1A)(a)) shall be conducted by one or more persons who appear to the authority to be competent for the purpose and who are authorised by the authority to conduct the inspection.
(9)Before carrying out an inspection in accordance with this section, the authority shall, after consultation with the applicant or operator of the zoo (as the case may be), give him at least twenty-eight days’ notice of the date on which it is proposed to carry it out.
(10)Except in the case of an inspection carried out before the grant or refusal of an original licence, the inspector shall consider whether the conditions attached to the licence are met.
(11)In the case of an inspection carried out before the grant or refusal of a licence, the inspector shall consider whether the conditions proposed by the authority under section 4(1A)(a) are likely to be met if the licence is granted.
(12)In the case of an inspection carried out before the period of an existing licence is extended, the inspector shall consider whether the conditions attached to the licence are likely to be met if the period of the licence is extended.
(13)In the case of an inspection carried out before the significant alteration of a licence, the inspector shall consider—
(14)Except in the case of an inspection carried out before the grant or refusal of an original licence, the inspector may require the production of all records kept by the holder of the licence in pursuance of conditions requiring the conservation measures referred to in section 1A(f) to be implemented at the zoo, and the holder shall produce the records.
(15)The inspector shall send his report to the authority, and within one month after receiving the report of the inspection the authority shall send a copy to the applicant or operator (as the case may be) and give him an opportunity to comment on it.]
F46S. 9A inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 12 (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by virtue of The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 9 (with reg. 4))
[F1009A.Procedures relating to inspections before the grant, refusal, renewal or significant alteration of licencesS
(1)This section applies where an inspection is to be carried out as mentioned in sections 4(1A)(b), 6(1A)(a) and 16(2B)(b) and (3A)(b).
(2)Where an inspection under section 10 falls to be carried out within the period of 12 months beginning with the date on which a local authority becomes required to make arrangements for an inspection to be carried out as mentioned in subsection (1)–
(3)Where–
(5)Subject to subsection (6), where in the course of an inspection under section 10 or 12 or in accordance with this section it becomes apparent to the inspectors that a significant alteration to the licence is likely to be needed, they shall–
(6)Subsection (5) does not apply where the inspection is an inspection before the significant alteration of a licence, and the significant alteration the inspectors consider likely to be needed is the same or substantially the same as that which the local authority propose to make or the Scottish Ministers propose to direct the authority to make.
(7)An inspection required by section 4(1A)(b) or section 6(1A)(a) (including an inspection required by section 6(1A)(a) which is combined with another inspection) shall be conducted by one or more inspectors nominated, after consultation with the local authority, by the Scottish Ministers from the list.
(8)An inspection required by section 16(2B)(b) or (3A)(b) (including such an inspection which is combined with another such inspection, but not including such an inspection which is combined with an inspection required by section 6(1A)(a)) shall be conducted by one or more persons who appear to the authority to be competent for the purpose and who are authorised by the local authority to conduct the inspection.
(9)Before an inspection is carried out in accordance with this section the authority shall, after consultation with the applicant or operator of the zoo (as the case may be), give the applicant or operator of the zoo at least twenty eight days' notice of the date on which it is proposed to carry it out.
(13)In the case of an inspection carried out before the significant alteration of a licence, the inspector shall consider–
(14)Except in the case of an inspection carried out before the grant or refusal of an original licence, the inspector may require the production of all records kept by the holder of the licence in pursuance of conditions imposed to ensure that the conservation measures referred to in section 1A(f) are implemented at the zoo and the holder of the licence shall produce the records.
(15)The inspector shall send his report to the authority, and within one month after receiving the report of the inspection the authority shall send a copy to the applicant or operator of the zoo (as the case may be) and give the applicant or operator an opportunity to comment on it.]
E21This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only
F100S. 9A inserted (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 12
10 Periodical inspections.E+W
(1)The local authority shall carry out periodical inspections in accordance with this section of any zoo for which a licence granted by that authority is in force.
(e)the inspectors shall require the production of all records kept by the operator in pursuance of conditions of the licence [F47requiring the conservation measures referred to in section 1A(f) to be implemented at the zoo,] and the operator shall produce the records.
E4This version of this provision extends to England and Wales; a separate version has been created for Scotland only
F47Words in s. 10(4)(e) substituted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 13 (which substitution is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by virtue of The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 10 (with reg. 4))
10 Periodical inspections.S
(e)the inspectors shall require the production of all records kept by the operator in pursuance of conditions of the licence [F101requiring the conservation measures referred to in section 1A(f) to be implemented at the zoo] and the operator shall produce the records.
E22This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales
F101Words in s. 10(4)(e) substituted (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 13
11 Special inspections.E+W+S
(1)The local authority may at any time carry out a special inspection of a zoo for which a licence granted by them is in force if they consider it appropriate to do so having regard to—
(a)any periodical report on the zoo made to them pursuant to section 10; or
(b)any representations made to them on behalf of a properly constituted body concerned with any aspect of the management of zoos or the welfare of animals; or
(c)any report on the zoo made to them pursuant to an inspection [F48in accordance with section 9A or] under the provisions of section 12; or
(d)any other circumstances which in their opinion call for investigation.
(2)A special inspection under this section shall be conducted by persons who appear to the local authority to be competent for the purpose and who are authorised by the authority to conduct the inspection.
(3)Where the purpose of the inspection relates to the health of animals, the inspectors shall include (or, if one, the inspector shall be) a veterinary surgeon or veterinary practitioner with experience of animals of kinds kept in the zoo.
(4)On appointing persons under subsection (2), the authority shall communicate to them and to the operator of the zoo the purpose and scope of the inspection.
(5)Paragraphs (c) to (e) of subsection (4) and subsections (5) to (7) of section 10 apply to a special inspection as they apply to a periodical inspection except that the references in subsections (4)(d), (4)(e) and (5) to features and records and improvements are references only to features and records and improvements relevant to the purpose and scope of the special inspection.
F48Words in s. 11(1)(c) inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 14 (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 11 (with reg. 4)); and (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 14
[F4911A Special inspections of closed zoosE+W
(1)The local authority may at any time carry out a special inspection of a zoo or a section of a zoo to which section 16E applies—
(2)Subsection (4)(c) of section 10 and subsections (2), (3) and (4) of section 11 apply to an inspection under this section as they apply to an inspection under those sections.
(3)The inspectors may require the production of all records of the zoo’s collection kept by the operator of the zoo, and the operator shall produce the records.
(4)The inspectors shall send their report to the authority, and, except where the operator of the zoo cannot after reasonable enquiries have been made be found, the authority shall send a copy to the operator forthwith and give him an opportunity to comment on it.]
E5This version of this provision extends to England and Wales; a separate version has been created for Scotland only
F49S. 11A inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 15 (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 12 (with reg. 4))
[F10211A.Special inspections of closed zoosS
(1)The local authority may at any time carry out a special inspection of a zoo, or a section of a zoo to which 16E applies–
(2)Section 10(4)(c) and section 11(2), (3) and (4) apply to an inspection under this section as they apply to an inspection under those sections.
(4)The inspectors shall send their report to the authority, and except where, after reasonable enquiries have been made, the operator of the zoo cannot be found, the authority shall send a copy to the operator forthwith and give him an opportunity to comment on it.]
E23This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales
F102S. 11A inserted (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 15
12 Informal inspections.E+W+S
(1)Without prejudice to sections [F509A,] 10 and 11, the local authority shall make such arrangements as they think fit to ensure that any zoo for which a licence granted by that authority is in force is inspected informally by an inspector once in any calendar year in which no inspection is made under those sections.
(2)The inspector shall be appointed by the authority and shall be a person appearing to the authority to be competent for the purpose of the inspection.
F50Words in s. 12(1) inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 16 (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by virtue of The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 13 (with reg. 4)); and (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 16
Special casesE+W+S
13 Local authority zoos.E+W
(1)When a local authority is the owner of a zoo to which this Act applies, this Act shall apply with the following additions and modifications.
[F51(4)Sections 16(1A), 16A, 16B and 18 apply as if—
E6This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version have been created for Scotland
F51S. 13(4)-(12) substituted (E.) (8.1.2003) for s. 13(4)(5) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 17 (which substitution is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 14 (with reg. 4))
13 Local authority zoos.S
[F103(4)Sections 16(1A), 16A, 16B, and 18 apply as if–
(5)Section 16(1B) applies as if for “authority shall make such alterations to the licence as they consider” there were substituted “the Scottish Ministers shall direct the authority to make such alterations to the licence as they consider”.
(6)The following provisions apply in place of section 16C:–
(7)Section 16D applies as if–
(8)The following provisions apply in place of section 16E to a zoo to which, by virtue of subsection (7)(a), this subsection applies:–
(9)If the Scottish Ministers consider that an inspection of a zoo to which subsection (8) applies is appropriate having regard to their function under subsection (8)(c) they may require an authority to–
(11)Section 10(4)(c) applies to an inspection under subsection (9) as it applies to an inspection under that section.
(12)References in this Act to “a zoo closure direction” are to a direction requiring a zoo to be closed permanently to the public.]
E24This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales
F103S. 13(4)-(12) substituted (S.) (1.4.2003) for s. 13(4)(5) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 17
14 Dispensation for particular zoos.E+W
(1)[F52Subject to subsection (1A),] if the local authority with power to grant a licence for a zoo inform the Secretary of State that in their opinion a direction should be made under this subsection because of the small [F53number of animals kept in] the zoo or the small number of the kinds of animal kept there, he may, after consulting such persons on the list as he thinks fit, direct—
[F54(1A)The Secretary of State may only make a direction under subsection (1) where he is satisfied that it is not prejudicial to the protection of wild animals and the conservation of biodiversity to do so.]
(3)[F55Subject to subsection (3A),] any direction made under subsection (1) or (2) may be revoked or varied by a further direction of the Secretary of State made after he has consulted the local authority and such persons on the list as he thinks fit.
[F56(3A)The Secretary of State may only vary a direction made under subsection (1) where he is satisfied that it is not prejudicial to the protection of wild animals and the conservation of biodiversity to do so.]
F52Words in s. 14(1) inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 18(a)(i)
F53Words in s. 14(1) substituted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 18(a)(ii) (which substitution is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 15(a) (with reg. 4))
F54S. 14(1A) inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 18(b)(which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by virtue of The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 15(b) (with reg. 4))
F55Words in s. 14(3) inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 18(c) (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 15(c) (with reg. 4))
F56S. 14(3A) inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 18(d) (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 15(d) (with reg. 4))
14 Dispensation for particular zoos.S
(1)[F104Subject to subsection (1A),] if the local authority with power to grant a licence for a zoo inform the Secretary of State that in their opinion a direction should be made under this subsection because of the small [F105number of animals kept in] the zoo or the small number of the kinds of animal kept there, he may, after consulting such persons on the list as he thinks fit, direct—
[F106(1A)The Scottish Ministers may only make a direction under subsection (1) where they are satisfied that it is not prejudicial to the protection of wild animals and the conservation of biodiversity to do so.]
(3)[F107Subject to subsection (3A),] any direction made under subsection (1) or (2) may be revoked or varied by a further direction of the Secretary of State made after he has consulted the local authority and such persons on the list as he thinks fit.
[F108(3A)The Scottish Ministers may only vary a direction made under subsection (1) where they are satisfied that it is not prejudicial to the protection of wild animals and the conservation of biodiversity to do so.]
E25This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only
F104Words in s. 14(1) inserted (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 18(a)(i)
F105Words in s. 14(1) substituted (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 18(a)(ii)
F106S. 14(1A) inserted (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 18(b)
F107Words in s. 14(3) inserted (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 18(c)
F108S. 14(3A) inserted (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 18(d)
Fees etc.E+W+S
15 Fees and other charges.E+W
(1)Subject to this section, the local authority may charge such [F57reasonable] fees as they may determine in respect of—
(a)applications for the grant, renewal or transfer of licences;
(b)the grant, renewal [F58, alteration] or transfer of licences;
(2)Any fee charged under paragraph (a) of subsection (1) in respect of an application shall be treated as paid on account of the fee charged under paragraph (b) on the grant, renewal or transfer applied for.
[F60(2A)Subject to this section, the authority may charge to the operator of the zoo such sums as they may determine in respect of reasonable expenses incurred by them—
(c)in the exercise of their function under section 16E(4) of supervising the implementa- tion of plans prepared under section 16E(2); and
(2B)The authority’s charge under subsection (2A)(d) shall take into account any sums that have been, or will fall to be, deducted by them from a payment under section 16F(7) in respect of their costs.]
(3)In respect of any fee or other sum charged under this section, the local authority may, if so requested by the operator, accept payment by instalments.
(4)Any fee or other charge payable under this section by any person shall be recoverable by the local authority as a debt due from him to them.
(5)The local authority shall secure that the amount of all the fees and other sums charged by them under this section in a year is sufficient to cover the [F61reasonable] expenditure incurred by the authority in the year by virtue of this Act.
F57Word in s. 15(1) inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 19(a)(i) (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 16(a)(i) (with reg. 4))
F58Word in s. 15(1)(b) inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 19(a)(ii) (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 16(a)(ii) (with reg. 4))
F59Words in s. 15(1) omitted (E.) (8.1.2003) by virtue of S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 19(a)(iii) (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 16(a)(iii) (with reg. 4))
F60S. 15(2A)(2B) inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 19(b) (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 16(b) (with reg. 4))
F61Word in s. 15(5) substituted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 19(c) (which substitution is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 16(c) (with reg. 4))
15 Fees and other charges.S
(1)Subject to this section, the local authority may charge such [F109reasonable] fees as they may determine in respect of—
(a)applications for the grant, renewal[F110, alteration] or transfer of licences;
(b)the grant, renewal or transfer of licences;
[F112(2A)Subject to this section, the authority may charge to the operator of the zoo such sums as they may determine in respect of expenses incurred by them–
(5)The local authority shall secure that the amount of all the fees and other sums charged by them under this section in a year is sufficient to cover the [F113reasonable] expenditure incurred by the authority in the year by virtue of this Act.
E26This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only
F109Word in s. 15(1) inserted (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 19(a)(i)
F110Word in s. 15(1)(b) inserted (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 19(a)(ii)
F111Words in s. 15(1) omitted (S.) (1.4.2003) by virtue of The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 19(a)(iii)
F112S. 15(2A)(2B) inserted (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 19(b)
F113Word in s. 15(5) substituted (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 19(c)
16 Power to alter licences.E+W
(1)At any time after the grant of a licence under this Act, it may be altered by the local authority if in their opinion it is necessary or desirable to do so for ensuring the proper conduct of the zoo during the period of the licence (whether their opinion arises from an inspectors’ report or an alteration of standards specified under section 9 or otherwise).
[F62(1A)Subsection (1B) applies where—
(1B)The authority shall make such alterations to the licence as they consider to be necessary or desirable to ensure that the section of the zoo in relation to which they are satisfied that the condition is not met is closed permanently to the public.]
(2)Before exercising the power under subsection (1), the local authority shall give the holder of the licence an opportunity to make representations.
[F63( 2A )Subsection (2B) applies in place of subsection (2) where the authority propose to make under subsection (1) a significant alteration to a licence (not being one to which subsection (3A) applies), except where the alteration is in accordance with the recommendations in a report pursuant to section 9A(5)(c).
(2B)Before making a significant alteration to a licence the authority shall—
(c)consider the report made to them pursuant to that inspection.]
[F64(3)Subject to subsections (3A) and (3B), at any time after the grant of a licence under this Act, the Secretary of State may, after consulting the authority, direct them to alter the licence, and the authority shall give effect to such a direction within a reasonable time.
(3A)If the Secretary of State proposes to direct the authority to make a significant alteration to a licence, he shall first notify them of the proposed alteration and the authority shall—
(3B)The Secretary of State may not direct the authority to make an alteration to the licence which is inconsistent with the implementation at the zoo of the conservation measures referred to in section 1A.]
(4)An alteration under this section may be made by varying, cancelling or attaching conditions or by a combination of any of those methods.
[F65(4A)Subject to subsection (3), the authority shall secure that upon its alteration a licence contains such conditions as the authority think necessary or desirable for requiring the conservation measures referred to in section 1A to be implemented at the zoo.]
(5)The authority shall secure that the terms of any condition attached to a licence are not inconsistent with the terms of a condition attached or varied in pursuance of a direction of the Secretary of State.
(6)No alteration made under [F66this section] shall have effect until written notification of it has been received by the holder of the licence; and this subsection is without prejudice to section 18(7) [F67and (7A)].
F62S. 16(1A)(1B) inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 20(a) (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 17(a) (with reg. 4))
F63S. 16(2A)(2B) inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 20(b) (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 17(b) (with reg. 4))
F64S. 16(3)-(3B) substituted (E.) (8.1.2003) for s. 16(3) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 20(c) (which substitution is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 17(c) (with reg. 4))
F65S. 16(4A) inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 20(d) (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 17(d) (with reg. 4)
F66Words in s. 16(6) substituted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 20(e)(i) (which substitution is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 17(e) (with reg. 4))
F67Words in s. 16(6) inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 20(e)(ii) (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 17(e) (with reg. 4))
C2S. 16(2)(3) applied (with modifications) (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 3(3)
C3S. 16(4)-(6) applied (with modifications) (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 3(3)
C4S. 16(2)(3)(4)-(6) applied (with modifications) (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 27(3)
16 Power to alter licences.S
[F114(1A)Subsection (1B) applies where–
(1B)The authority shall make such alterations to the licence as they consider to be necessary or desirable to secure that the section of the zoo in relation to which they are satisfied that the condition is not met is closed permanently to the public.]
[F115(2A)Subsection (2B) applies in place of subsection (2) where the authority propose to make under subsection (1) a significant alteration to a licence (not being one to which subsection (3A) applies), except where the alteration is in accordance with the recommendations in a report pursuant to section 9A(5)(c).
(2B)Before making a significant alteration to a licence the authority shall–
[F116(3)Subject to subsections (3A) and (3B), at any time after the grant of a licence under this Act, the Scottish Ministers may, after consulting the authority, direct them to alter the licence, and the authority shall give effect to such a direction within a reasonable time.
(3A)If the Scottish Ministers propose to direct the authority to make a significant alteration to a licence, they shall first notify the authority of the proposed alteration and the authority shall–
(3B)The Scottish Ministers may not direct the authority to make an alteration to the licence which is inconsistent with the implementation at the zoo of the conservation measures referred to in section 1A.]
[F117(4A)Subject to subsection (3), the local authority shall secure that upon its alteration a licence contains such conditions as the authority think necessary or desirable for requiring the conservation measures referred to in section 1A to be implemented at the zoo.]
(6)No alteration made under [F118this section] shall have effect until written notification of it has been received by the holder of the licence; and this subsection is without prejudice to section 18(7) [F119and (7A)].
E27This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales
F114S. 16(1A)(1B) inserted (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 20(a)
F115S. 16(2A) inserted (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 20(b)
F116 S. 16(3)-(3B) substituted (S.) (1.4.2003) for s. 16(3) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 20(c)
F117S. 16(4A) inserted (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 20(d)
F118Words in s. 16(6) substituted (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 20(e)(i)
F119Words in s. 16(6) inserted (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 20(e)(ii)
C17S. 16 modified (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 27(6)
C18S. 16(2)-(6) applied (with modifications) (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 27(3)
[F6816A Enforcement of licence conditionsE+W
(1)Subsection (2) applies where the local authority, after giving the licence holder an opportunity to be heard, are not satisfied that a condition attached to a licence granted by them under this Act is met in relation to the zoo or a section of it.
(2)Unless subsection (3) applies, the authority shall make a direction specifying—
(3)This subsection applies if the authority have power to make a zoo closure direction under section 16B(5) and they exercise that power.
(4)The authority may, after giving the licence holder an opportunity to be heard, make a direction under this subsection varying a direction under subsection (2) (including such a direction as varied by a direction under this subsection).
(5)A direction under subsection (4) may increase the period specified in the direction under subsection (2)(c) or (d), but the period as increased must not exceed two years beginning with the date of the direction under subsection (2).
(6)A direction under subsection (2) (including such a direction as varied by a direction under subsection (4)) may be revoked by a further direction of the authority.]
F68S. 16A inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 21 (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by virtue of The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 18 (with reg. 4))
[F12016A.Enforcement of licence conditionsS
(2)Unless subsection (3) applies, the authority shall make a direction specifying–
(5)A direction under subsection (4) may increase the period specified in the direction under subsection (2)(c) or (d) but the period as increased must not exceed two years beginning with the date of the direction under subsection (2).
(6)A direction under subsection (2) (including such a direction as varied by a direction under subsection (4)) may be revoked by a further direction of the local authority.]
E28This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales
F120Ss. 16A-16G inserted (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 21
[F6916B Zoo closure directionE+W
(1)The local authority shall make a zoo closure direction in respect of a zoo licensed under this Act where—
(2)The authority shall make a zoo closure direction in respect of a zoo licensed under this Act where they are satisfied, after reasonable enquiries have been made, that the licence holder cannot be found.
(3)The authority shall make a zoo closure direction in respect of a zoo licensed under this Act where, after giving the licence holder an opportunity to be heard—
(4)The authority may make a zoo closure direction in respect of a zoo licensed under this Act where—
(5)The authority may, after giving the licence holder an opportunity to be heard, make a zoo closure direction in respect of a zoo licensed under this Act if—
(6)But the authority may not make a zoo closure direction under subsection (5) if a direction under section 16A(2) is in force in respect of the zoo and—
(7)No zoo closure direction may be made under subsection (5)(a) or (b) on grounds involving the care or treatment of animals unless the authority have first consulted such persons on the list as the Secretary of State may nominate for the purposes of this subsection.
(8)Where the authority make a zoo closure direction in respect of a zoo under this section, the zoo’s licence is revoked from the date on which the direction has effect (in accordance with section 18(10)).]
E11This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only
F69S. 16B inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 21 (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by virtue of The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 18 (with reg. 4))
[F12016B.Zoo closure directionS
(1)The local authority shall make a zoo closure direction in respect of a zoo licensed under this Act where–
(2)The authority shall make a zoo closure direction in respect of a zoo licensed under this Act where they are satisfied, after reasonable enquiries have been made, that the operator cannot be found.
(3)The authority shall make a zoo closure direction in respect of a zoo licensed under this Act where, after giving the licence holder an opportunity to be heard–
(4)The authority may make a zoo closure direction in respect of a zoo licensed under this Act where–
(5)The authority may, after giving the licence holder an opportunity to be heard, make a zoo closure direction in respect of a zoo licensed under this Act if–
(6)But the authority may not make a zoo closure direction under subsection (5) if a direction under section 16A(2) is in force in respect of the zoo and–
(7)No zoo closure direction may be made under subsection (5)(a) or (b) on grounds involving the care or treatment of animals unless the authority have first consulted such persons on the list as the Scottish Ministers may nominate for the purposes of this subsection.
(8)Where the authority make a zoo closure direction in respect of a zoo under this section, the zoo’s licence is revoked from the date on which the direction has effect.]
E29This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales
[F7016C Zoo closure direction for zoos without licencesE+W
(1)This section applies to a zoo—
(2)If the authority are satisfied, after reasonable enquiries have been made, that the operator of a zoo to which this section applies cannot be found, they shall make a zoo closure direction in respect of the zoo.
(3)Otherwise, unless the authority inform the Secretary of State that in their opinion a direction should be made under section 14(1) in respect of the zoo, and he makes a direction under section 14(1)(a), the authority shall give to the operator at least 35 days’ notice in writing of—
(4)Where notice has been given under subsection (3)—
(5)Where, before the expiration of the period referred to in subsection (3), notice is given to the authority under section 2(1) of intention to make an application for a licence for the zoo, but—
E12This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only
F70S. 16C inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 21 (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by virtue of The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 18 (with reg. 4))
C5S. 16C restricted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 28(3)(which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by virtue of The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 18 (with reg. 4))
C6S. 16C restricted (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 4(3)
[F12016C.Zoo closure direction for zoos without licencesS
(1)This section applies where the local authority are of the view that a zoo is being operated without a licence in contravention of the Act.
(3)Otherwise, unless the authority inform the Scottish Ministers that in their opinion a direction should be made under section 14(1) and they make a direction under section 14(1)(a) the authority shall give to the operator of the zoo at least 35 days' notice in writing of–
(4)Where notice has been given under subsection (3)–
(5)Where, before the expiration of the period referred to in subsection (3), notice is given to the authority under section 2(1) of intention to make an application for a licence for the zoo, but–
E30This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales
C19S. 16C restricted (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 28(3)
[F7116D Application of section 16EE+W
(1)Section 16E applies to—
(2)This Act shall cease to apply to a zoo when the local authority have notified the operator, or, where the operator cannot be found, any person appearing to them to be responsible for the zoo, in writing that they are satisfied that—
(3)Section 16E applies to a section of a zoo which is closed permanently to the public by virtue of alterations to the zoo’s licence under section 16(1B), from the date on which those alterations have effect (in accordance with section 18(7A)).
(4)If a section of a zoo which was closed permanently to the public by virtue of alterations to the zoo’s licence under section 16(1B) reopens pursuant to further alterations to the licence, section 16E shall cease to apply to that section.]
E13This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only
F71S. 16D inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 21 (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by virtue of The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 18 (with reg. 4))
[F12016D.Application of section 16ES
(1)Section 16E applies to–
(2)This Act shall cease to apply to a zoo when the local authority have notified the operator, or, where the operator cannot be found, any person appearing to them to be responsible for the zoo, in writing that they are satisfied that–
E31This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales
[F7216E Welfare of animals following closure of zooE+W
(1)Subsections (2) to (7) apply to a zoo to which this section applies unless the local authority are satisfied, after reasonable enquiries have been made, that the operator of the zoo cannot be found.
(2)As soon as reasonably practicable after the date from which this section applies, the operator shall give to the authority a plan of the arrangements he proposes to make in relation to the animals kept in the zoo—
(3)The operator shall supply the authority with any information they request about the care or disposal of animals kept in the zoo.
(4)Where the authority notify the operator that they approve a plan prepared under subsection (2), he shall implement it under the supervision of the authority.
(5)Except with the agreement of the authority, the operator shall not—
(8)Where the authority are satisfied, after reasonable enquiries have been made, that the operator of the zoo cannot be found, they shall make arrangements for the future care of the animals kept in the zoo, or for their disposal and for their care until they are disposed of.
(9)Subject to section 16G, for the purpose of giving effect to arrangements under subsection (7) or (8) the authority may—
(10)Arrangements for the care or disposal of animals under this section shall not be prejudicial to the protection of wild animals and the conservation of biodiversity.
(11)The authority may make a direction varying or revoking a direction under subsection (6) (including such a direction as varied by a direction under this subsection), but, unless they are satisfied, after reasonable enquiries have been made, that the operator cannot be found, they shall not do so without first giving him an opportunity to be heard.
(12)Where this section applies by virtue of section 16D(3), references in this section to a zoo shall be read as references to that section of the zoo which is closed permanently to the public.]
E14This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only
F72S. 16E inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 21 (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by virtue of The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 18 (with reg. 4))
[F12016E.Welfare of animals following closure of zooS
(2)As soon as reasonably practicable after the date from which this section applies, the operator of the zoo shall give to the authority a plan of the arrangements the operator proposes to make in relation to all the animals kept in the zoo–
(3)The operator of the zoo shall supply the authority with any information they request about the care or disposal of animals kept in the zoo.
(4)Where the authority notify the operator of the zoo that they approve a plan prepared under subsection (2), the operator shall implement it under the supervision of the authority.
(5)Except with the agreement of the authority, the operator of the zoo shall not–
(6)Where–
(7)Where–
(9)For the purpose of giving effect to arrangements under subsection (7) or (8) the authority may–
(10)Arrangements for the care or disposal of animals under this section shall not be prejudicial to the interests of the protection of wild animals and the conservation of biodiversity.
(11)The authority may make a direction varying or revoking a direction under subsection (6) (including such a direction as varied by a direction under this subsection), but unless they are satisfied, after reasonable enquiries have been made, that the operator cannot be found, they shall not do so without first giving him an opportunity to be heard.
E32This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales
[F7316F Power of authority to dispose of animalsE+W
(1)This section applies where a local authority are required to make arrangements under subsection (7) or (8) of section 16E.
(2)The authority may sell or otherwise dispose of any animal in relation to which arrangements are required to be made if—
(3)Where an animal is sold or given away under subsection (2), any person to whom the animal is sold or given shall have a good title to it.
(4)Subsections (5) to (9) apply when the authority have sold all the animals which are to be sold under subsection (2).
(5)Subject to subsection (8), the authority shall pay to the operator of the zoo a sum equal to the total proceeds of the sales of animals falling within subsection (6), less any part of the charge which the authority are entitled to make under section 15(2A)(d) which has not been paid.
(6)An animal falls within this subsection if the authority are satisfied that it was owned by the operator of the zoo immediately before its sale under subsection (2) (whether or not they were so satisfied when they exercised their power of sale under that subsection).
(7)Where the authority have identified a person other than the operator whom they are satisfied was the owner of an animal immediately before its sale under subsection (2), they shall (subject to subsection (8)) pay to that person a sum equal to the proceeds of the sale of that animal, less the costs incurred by them in connection with the sale and in caring for the animal before the sale.
(8)If the person to whom the authority are required to make a payment under subsection (5) or (7) cannot be found before the end of the period of four months beginning with the date of the sale of the last animal which is to be sold under subsection (2), the proceeds of sale shall vest in the authority.
(9)Any remaining proceeds of the sales under subsection (2) shall vest in the authority.
(10)An authority must make any payment they are required to make under subsection (5) or (7) before the end of the period of four months beginning with the date of the sale of the last animal which is to be sold under subsection (2), but they shall not make such a payment before the end of the period of one month beginning with the date of that sale.
(11)Nothing in this section shall prevent an authority from making arrangements, on the advice of a veterinary surgeon or practitioner, for an animal to be put down without delay where it is necessary or expedient to do so in the interests of its welfare.]
E15This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only
F73S. 16F inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 21 (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by virtue of The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 18 (with reg. 4))
[F12016F.Power of authority to dispose of animalsS
(1)This section applies where a local authority are required to make arrangements under section 16E(7) or (8).
(2)The authority may sell or otherwise dispose of any animal in relation to which arrangements are required to be made if–
(3)Where an animal is sold or given away under subsection (2) above, any person to whom the animal is sold or given shall have a good title to it.
(7)Where an animal is not owned by the operator and the authority have identified a person whom they are satisfied was the owner of an animal immediately before its sale under subsection (2), they shall (subject to subsection (8)) pay to that person a sum equal to the proceeds of the sale of that animal, less the costs incurred by them in connection with the sale and in caring for the animal before the sale.
(8)If the person to whom the authority is required to make a payment under subsection (5) or (7) cannot be found before the end of the period of four months beginning with the date of the sale of the last animal which is to be sold under subsection (2), the proceeds of sale shall vest in the authority.
(10)An authority must make any payment they are required to make under subsection (5) or (7) before the end of the period of four months beginning with the date of the sale of the last animal which is to be sold under subsection (2), but they shall not make such payment before the end of the period of one month beginning with the date of that sale.
(11)Nothing in this section shall prevent an authority from making arrangements, on the advice of a veterinary surgeon or practitioner, for an animal to be put down without delay where it is necessary or expedient to do so in the interests of its welfare.
(12)References in this section, other than at subsection (2)(a), to an animal owned by the operator of the zoo include an animal which is owned by the operator jointly with any other person.]
E33This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales
[F7416G Powers of entryE+W
(1)For the purpose of giving effect to arrangements under section 16E(7) or (8), a person duly authorised by the authority for the purposes of this subsection may, on producing his authority if so required, enter the premises of the zoo for the purposes of—
(2)Subsection (1) shall not authorise entry into any part of the premises of the zoo which is used as a private dwelling.
(3)If a justice of the peace is satisfied by sworn information in writing that—
(4)A warrant granted under subsection (3) shall also specify—
(5)A person duly authorised for the purposes of subsection (3) shall, if so required, produce his authority and warrant before entering the premises of the zoo or part of the premises to which the warrant relates (as the case may be).]
E16This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only
F74S. 16G inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 21 (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by virtue of The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 18 (with reg. 4))
[F12016G.Powers of entryS
(1)For the purpose of giving effect to arrangements under section 16E(7) or (8), a person duly authorised by the local authority for the purposes of this subsection may, on producing his authority if so required, enter the premises of the zoo for the purposes of–
(3)If a sheriff is satisfied by evidence on oath that–
(4)A warrant granted under subsection (3) shall also specify–
E34This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales
17 Revocation of licence.E+W+S
(1)The local authority may, after giving the holder an opportunity to be heard, revoke a licence for a zoo granted by them under this Act—
(a)if any reasonable requirements relating to the premises or conduct of the zoo notified by them to the holder in consequence of the report of any inspection under this Act are not complied with within such time as is reasonable in the circumstances;
(b)if they are satisfied that the zoo has been conducted in a disorderly manner or so as to cause a nuisance, or in breach of any conditions of the licence;
(c)if the holder (or, where the holder is a body corporate, the body or any director, manager, secretary or other similar officer of the body) is convicted of any offence mentioned in section 4(4);
(d)if any person who, to the knowledge of the holder, has been so convicted is employed as a keeper in the zoo.
(2)No licence may be revoked under subsection (1)(a) or (b) on grounds involving the care or treatment of animals unless the authority first consults such persons on the list as the Secretary of State may nominate for the purposes of this subsection.
(3)The local authority shall take reasonable steps to secure that the holder of the licence is notified in writing of their decision to revoke the licence.
C7S. 17 ceases to have effect (E.) (8.1.2003) by virtue of S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 22 (which amendment is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 19 (with reg. 4)); and (S.) (1.4.2003) by virtue of The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 22
18 Appeals.E+W
[F75(1)A person aggrieved by—
( b )any condition attached to a licence;
( c )any variation or cancellation of a condition;
may appeal to a magistrates’ court F76....]
(2)Any such appeal shall be brought within [F77twenty-eight] days from the date on which the person wishing to appeal receives written notification of the authority’s decision [F78as to the matter in question]; but an appeal may be brought under this section whether or not the authority’s decision was made in pursuance of a direction of the Secretary of State under this Act.
(3)On an appeal under this section to a magistrates’ court, the court may confirm, vary or reverse the local authority’s decision and generally give such directions as it thinks proper, having regard to the provisions of this Act.
(4)On an appeal under this section to the sheriff, he shall have power (without prejudice to any other power which he may have) to confirm, vary or reverse the local authority’s decision and to award such expenses as he thinks fit.
(5)The procedure on an appeal to a magistrates’ court under this section shall be by way of complaint for an order, and the M6Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 shall apply to the proceedings.
(6)The decision of the sheriff on an appeal under this section shall be final.
(7)In so far as a condition attached to a licence (whether on its grant or later), or the variation of a condition, imposes a requirement on the holder of the licence to carry out works he would not otherwise be required to carry out, the condition or the variation shall not have effect—
(a)during the period within which the holder is entitled to appeal against the attachment or variation, or
[F79(7A)An alteration to a licence under section 16(1B) has effect—
(c)if no appeal is brought within the time mentioned in subsection (2), on the expiration of that time.]
[F80(8)Subsection (9) applies to the following directions—
(9)A direction to which this subsection applies shall not have effect—
(10)A zoo closure direction has effect—
E17This version of this provision extends to England and Wales; a separate version have been created for Scotland only
F75S. 18(1) substituted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 23(a) (which substitution is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by virtue of The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 20(a) (with reg. 4))
F76Words in s. 18(1) repealed (1.4.2005) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), s. 110(1), Sch. 8 para. 258, Sch. 10; S.I. 2005/910, art. 3(y)
F77Words in s. 18(2) substituted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 23(b)(i) (which substitution is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by virtue of The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 20(b) (with reg. 4))
F78Words in s. 18(2) substituted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 23(b)(ii) (which substitution is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by virtue of The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 20(b) (with reg. 4))
F79S. 18(7A) inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 23(c) (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by virtue of The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 20(c) (with reg. 4))
F80S. 18(8)-(10) substituted (E.) (8.1.2003) for s. 18(8)(9) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 23(d) (which substitution is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by virtue The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 20(d) (with reg. 4))
C8S. 18(1)(b)(c)(2)(3)(5)(7) applied (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 27(4)
C9S. 18(1)(b)(c) applied (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 3(4)
C10S. 18(2)(3) applied (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 3(4)
C11S. 18(5) applied (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 3(4)
C12S. 18(7) applied (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 3(4)
18 Appeals.S
[F121(1)A person aggrieved by–
may appeal by summary application to the sheriff.]
(2)Any such appeal shall be brought within [F122twenty-eight] days from the date on which the person wishing to appeal receives written notification of the authority’s decision [F123as to the matter in question]; but an appeal may be brought under this section whether or not the authority’s decision was made in pursuance of a direction of the Secretary of State under this Act.
(5)The procedure on an appeal to a magistrates’ court under this section shall be by way of complaint for an order, and the M10Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 shall apply to the proceedings.
[F124(7A)An alteration to a licence under section 16(1B) has effect–
[F125(8)Subsection (9) applies to the following directions:–
(9)A direction to which this subsection applies shall not have effect–
(10)A zoo closure direction has effect–
E35This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate version have been created for England and Wales
F121S. 18(1) substituted (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 23(a)
F122Words in s. 18(2) substituted (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 23(b)(i)
F123Words in s. 18(2) substituted (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 23(b)(ii)
F124S. 18(7A) inserted (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 23(c)
F125S. 18(8)-(10) substituted (S.) (1.4.2003) for s. 18(8)(9) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 23(d)
C20S. 18(2)(4) applied (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 27(4)
C21S. 18(6)(7) applied (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 27(4)
19 Offences and penalties.E+W
(1)If a zoo is operated without a licence in contravention of this Act, the operator is guilty of an offence.
(2)If the operator of a zoo fails without reasonable excuse to comply with any condition for the time being attached to a licence for the zoo granted under this Act and held by him, he is guilty of an offence.
(3)Any person who intentionally obstructs an inspector acting pursuant to this Act is guilty of an offence.
[F81(3A)Any person who intentionally obstructs a person duly authorised for the purposes of section 16G(1) or (3) and acting pursuant to that authorisation is guilty of an offence.
(3B)If the holder of a licence for a zoo fails without reasonable excuse to comply with a requirement in a direction under section 16A(2)(d) to close the zoo or a section of it to the public in accordance with the direction, he is guilty of an offence.
(3C)If any person notified in writing of a zoo closure direction pursuant to section 19A(1) or (2) fails without reasonable excuse to comply with that direction he is guilty of an offence.
(3D)If the operator of a zoo fails without reasonable excuse to comply with a local authority’s request for information under section 16E(3), he is guilty of an offence.
(3E)If, contrary to section 16E(5), the operator of a zoo without reasonable excuse and without the agreement of the authority disposes of any animal kept in the zoo—
(3F)If the operator of a zoo fails without reasonable excuse to comply with a direction under section 16E(6) of which he is notified in writing pursuant to section 19A(1), he is guilty of an offence.
(3G)If, contrary to section 4(8), the holder of a licence for a zoo fails without reasonable excuse to display the zoo licence or a copy of it publicly at each public entrance to the zoo, he is guilty of an offence.]
(4)A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding [F82level 4 on the standard scale] for an offence under subsection (1) [F83, (2), (3A), (3B), (3C), (3E), or (3F)] and [F84level 3 on the standard scale] for an offence under subsection (3) [F85, (3D) or (3G)].
(5)Where an offence under this section committed by a body corporate is proved to have been committed with the consent or connivance of, or to have been attributed to any neglect on the part of, any director, manager, secretary or any other similar officer of the body corporate, or any person who was purporting to act in any such capacity, he, as well as the body corporate, is guilty of that offence and liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.
E18This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Scotland only
F81S. 19(3A)-(3G) inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 24(a) (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by virtue of The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 21(a) (with reg. 4))
F82Words substituted by virtue of (E.W.) Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), s. 46 and (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1), s. 289G
F83Words in s. 19(4) substituted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 24(b)(i) (which substitution is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by virtue of The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 21(b) (with reg. 4))
F84Words substituted by virtue of (E.W.) Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), s. 46 and (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1), s. 289G
F85Words in s. 19(4) inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 24(b)(ii) (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by virtue of The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 21(b) (with reg. 4))
19 Offences and penalties.S
[F126(3A)Any person who intentionally obstructs a person duly authorised for the purposes of section 16G(1) or (3) and acting pursuant to that authorisation is guilty of an offence.
(3B)If the holder of a licence for a zoo fails without reasonable excuse to comply with a direction given under section 16A(2)(d) to close the zoo, or a section of it to the public, for a period, the holder is guilty of an offence.
(3C)If any person notified in writing of a zoo closure direction pursuant to section 19A(1) or (2) fails without reasonable excuse to comply with that direction, the operator is guilty of an offence.
(3D)If the operator of a zoo fails without reasonable excuse to comply with a local authority’s request for information under section 16E(3), the operator is guilty of an offence.
(3E)If, contrary to section 16E(5), the operator of a zoo without reasonable excuse and without the agreement of the local authority disposes of any animal kept in the zoo–
(3F)If the operator of a zoo fails without reasonable excuse to comply with a direction given under section 16E(6), the operator is guilty of an offence.
(3G)If, contrary to section 4(8), the holder of a licence for a zoo fails without reasonable excuse to display the zoo licence or a copy of it publicly at each public entrance to the zoo the holder of the licence is guilty of an offence.]
(4)A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding [F127level 4 on the standard scale] for an offence under subsection (1)[F128, (2), (3A), (3B), (3C), (3E) or (3F)] and [F129level 3 on the standard scale] for an offence under subsection (3)[F130, (3D) or (3G)].
E36This version of this provision extends to Scotland only; a separate versions has been created for England and Wales only
F126S. 19(3A)-(3G) inserted (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 24(a)
F127Words substituted by virtue of (E.W.) Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), s. 46 and (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1), s. 289G
F128Words in s. 19(4) substituted (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 24(b)(i)
F129Words substituted by virtue of (E.W.) Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), s. 46 and (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1), s. 289G
F130Words in s. 19(4) inserted (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 24(b)(ii)
[F8619A DirectionsE
(1)Where a local authority make a direction under this Act, they shall take reasonable steps to secure that the operator of the zoo is notified in writing of it.
F86S. 19A inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 25
C13S. 19A amendment by SI 2002/3080 reg. 25 extended to W. (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 22 (with reg. 4)
[F13119A.DirectionsS
(2)But where, after reasonable enquiries have been made, the operator of the zoo cannot be found, the authority shall take reasonable steps to secure that any person appearing to them to be responsible for the zoo is notified in writing of the direction.
F131S. 19A inserted (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 25
[F8719BElectronic communicationsS
(1)Subject to subsection (2), any reference in this Act to any document, notice, notification or statement in writing shall include a reference to that document, notice, notification or statement being an electronic communication (as defined in section 15(1) of the Electronic Communications Act 2000 (c. 7)), which has been recorded and is consequently capable of being reproduced.
(2)Any notice which a local authority requires to send may be given to or served on a person by such an electronic communication only if–
(a)the person consents in writing to the receipt of a notice of the kind in question from the sender by electronic communication sent to a specified number or address; and
(3)In any legal proceedings, an electronic communication sent to any person under this Act shall, unless the contrary is proven, be regarded as having been received by that person on the second working day after the day on which it was sent.
(4)In subsection (3), “working day” means a day which is not–
(c)Christmas Eve;
(d)a bank holiday in Scotland under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 (c. 80);
(e)a day appointed for public thanksgiving or mourning; or
(f)a day which is a local or public holiday in the area in which the electronic communication is to be sent.]
F87S. 19B inserted (S.) (23.6.2006) by The Electronic Communications (Scotland) Order 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/367), arts. 1(1), 2
F8820 Transitory provision for existing zoos.E+W+S
F88S. 20 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 17 Group 1
“pet shop” means premises for whose keeping as a pet shop a licence is in force, or is required, under the M7Pet Animals Act 1951;
[F89“zoo closure direction” has the meaning assigned by section 13(12).]
(2)Nothing in this Act and nothing done under it shall prejudice or affect the operation of any of the relevant statutory provisions (whenever made) as defined in Part I of the M8Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
F89S. 21(1): definition of “zoo closure direction” inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2, 26 (which insertion is extended (W.) (22.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1), Sch. para. 23 (with reg. 4)); and (S.) (1.4.2003) by The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/174), regs. 1(1), 26Text here
M71951 c. 35.
M81974 c. 37.
(1)The M9Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 shall be amended as follows—
F90S. 22(1)(b) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 17 Group 1
C14The text of s. 22(1)(a)(b) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
[F9122A Application of Act: England and WalesE
(1)The amendments made to this Act by the 2002 Regulations have effect in relation to England only, and accordingly, in the application of this Act in relation to Wales, the Act continues to have effect without the amendments made by the 2002 Regulations.
(2)In this section “the 2002 Regulations” means the Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2002.]
F91S. 22A inserted (E.) (8.1.2003) by S.I. 2002/3080, regs. 1(1), 2
C15S. 22A ceases to have effect (22.4.2003) by virtue of The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/992), regs. 1(1), 2(1)
(1)This Act may be cited as the Zoo Licensing Act 1981.
F92S. 23(2) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 17 Group 1
C16Power of appointment conferred by s. 23(2) fully exercised: 30.4.1984 appointed by S.I. 1984/423