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The Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 aims to ensure that where private individuals keep dangerous wild animals they do so in circumstances that pose no risk to the public, as well as safeguarding the welfare of the animals. Please browse the following links for more information:
For more information, please contact our Licensing section at the Civic Centre on (0115) 901 3971 or email licensing@gedling.gov.uk
Animals classified 'dangerous wild animals' are identified in the Dangerous Wild Animals Act, which is available to view in full on the Office of Public Sector Information website. (External site)
The current application fee (April 2009 to March 2010) is £155.00, excluding veterinary fees. To make an application under the Act, please return the following form to the address provided:
In addition to powers of inspection, the Act also gives us powers to seize any animal being kept on unlicensed premises. Zoos, pet shops and circuses are exempt from the provisions of the Act as these premises are subject to separate licensing requirements.
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