Animal Welfare Act 2006

Licensing authorityE+W

2E+WRegulations shall provide for the licensing authority to be—

(a)a local authority, or

(b)the appropriate national authority.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 1 para. 2 in force at 27.3.2007 for W. by S.I. 2007/1030, art. 2(1)(d)

I2Sch. 1 para. 2 in force at 6.4.2007 for E. by S.I. 2007/499, art. 2(2)(f)

3E+WWhere the licensing authority is a local authority, regulations may require the licensing authority to have regard in carrying out its functions under the regulations to such guidance as may be issued by the appropriate national authority.

Commencement Information

I3Sch. 1 para. 3 in force at 27.3.2007 for W. by S.I. 2007/1030, art. 2(1)(d)

I4Sch. 1 para. 3 in force at 6.4.2007 for E. by S.I. 2007/499, art. 2(2)(f)