The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 came into effect on 1 October 2018.
The regulations unified and updated animal licensing for pet shops, animal boarding establishments, riding establishments, dog breeding and performing animals. These activities are now covered under a single licence known as the Animal Activity Licence, which are new nationally set conditions that will apply to each licensable activity.
Businesses will need to comply with these conditions: