Introductory Text
Licences
1. Licensing of zoos by local authorities.
1A. Conservation measures for zoos
2. Application for licence.
3. Consideration of application.
4. Grant or refusal of licence.
5. Period and conditions of licence.
6. Renewal of licence.
7. Transfer, transmission and surrender of licence.
Secretary of State’s functions
8. Secretary of State’s list.
9. Secretary of State’s standards.
Inspections
9A. Procedure relating to inspections before the grant, refusal, renewal or significant alteration of licences
10. Periodical inspections.
11. Special inspections.
11A. Special inspections of closed zoos
12. Informal inspections.
Special cases
13. Local authority zoos.
14. Dispensation for particular zoos.
Fees etc.
15. Fees and other charges.
Enforcement
16. Power to alter licences.
16A. Enforcement of licence conditions
16B. Zoo closure direction
16C. Zoo closure direction for zoos without licences
16D. Application of section 16E
16E. Welfare of animals following closure of zoo
16F. Power of authority to dispose of animals
16G. Powers of entry
17. Revocation of licence.
18. Appeals.
19. Offences and penalties.
Supplemental
19A. Directions
19B.Electronic communications
20. Transitory provision for existing zoos.
21. Interpretation.
22. Consequential amendments.
22A. Application of Act: England and Wales
23. Short title, commencement and extent.
