This application is subject to tacit approval under the European
Union Services Directive. Applications are usually dealt with
within 35 days of receipt of a full application. In exceptional
circumstances the deadline may be required to be extended, you will
be notified of the new deadline and the reason for extending
it.
The registration of performing animals falls under the
Performing Animals (Regulation) Act 1925.It is an offence for
anyone to train or exhibit a performing animal unless they are
registered to do so. The Act is designed to cover the use of
animals in stage performances, at circuses, as part of exhibitions
etc.
Anybody wishing to use animals to perform within the Tendring
area must register with Essex County Council's Trading Standards.
Any premises exhibiting animals within the Tendring area must also
register. Anyone performing in the Tendring area, but living
outside, should also register with their own authority.
No person should engage in animal performances without having a
risk assessment carried out by a competent person. Advice should be
sought from one of the following:
- trained animal handler
- veterinarian
- zoo
- university department.
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