Scottish Government

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Contents

Covering Letter

Introduction

Background

Concerns about the trade
Age at which young animals are sold
Health and welfare problems
Selling practices
Adequacy of existing legislation

Contents of the Regulation
Definition of "Dealing"
Separation of newly purchased animals from all other animals
Application for a licence

Licensing procedures
Inspection
The licence

Licence conditions
Age at which dogs and cats can be in the possession of a dealer
Who can a dealer sell dogs and cats to?
Veterinary examination
Written record
Identification
Supply of information by a dealer
Display and inspection of a licence
Appeals
Complaints
Inspection and inspectors

Offences

Penalties

Commencement

Procedures for a dealer to deal in dogs and cats of a specific age

List of questions

Partial Regulatory Impact Assessment: Consultation on The Licensing of Animal Dealers (Scotland) Regulations 2006

Draft Scottish Statutory Instruments