Zoo Licensing Act 1981
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| Long title | An Act to regulate by licence the conduct of zoos. |
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| Citation | 1981 c. 37 |
| Territorial extent | |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 27 July 1981 |
| Commencement | 30 April 1984 |
Status: Amended | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Text of the Zoo Licensing Act 1981 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (c. 37) is an Act of Parliament in the United Kingdom.
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
[edit]- Whitaker's Almanack: for the year 1982, complete edition, p. 361. J. Whitaker & Sons, London, 1981
External links
[edit]- Text of the Zoo Licensing Act 1981 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.
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