Zoo_Licensing_Act_1981

Zoo Licensing Act 1981

Zoo Licensing Act 1981

United Kingdom legislation

The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (c. 37) was an Act of Parliament in the United Kingdom.

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The main effect of the Act was to regulate zoos by requiring them to be licensed by local authorities.[1] The Act did not extend to circuses or pet shops.[2] The Act does not extend to Northern Ireland.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    Zoo Licensing Act, 1981, s1 (1)
  2. [2]
    Zoo Licensing Act, 1981, s1 (2)
  3. [3]
    Zoo Licensing Act, 1981, s23 (3)
  • Whitaker's Almanack: for the year 1982, complete edition, p. 361. J. Whitaker & Sons, London, 1981


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