Interpretation
2. In these Regulations—
“the Act” means the Welfare of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 2011;
“breeding bitch” means an unneutered female dog which is more than 6 months old;
“breeding establishment” means one or more premises, within the same district council area, operated by the same person from which that person keeps 3 or more breeding bitches; and
breeds 3 or more litters of puppies in any 12 month period;
advertises 3 or more litters of puppies for sale in any 12 month period;
supplies 3 or more litters of puppies in any 12 month period; or
advertises a business of breeding or selling of puppies;
“charity” has the same meaning as set out in the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008(1);
“the Department” means the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development;
“the Dogs Order” means the Dogs (Northern Ireland) Order 1983(2);
“enrichment and enhancement programme” means a written document approved by an inspector detailing how dogs will have the opportunity to express normal behaviour;
“hunt club” means a hunt club—
which is registered with a national hunting association that is a member of the Hunting Association of Ireland or registered with the Northern Ireland Masters of Hounds Association;
that operates in accordance with the guidelines for kennel management issued by the Hunting Association of Ireland; and
does not sell dogs or pups;
“inspector” means a person appointed by a district council for the purposes of the Act or these Regulations;
“licence” means a licence granted under regulation 5;
“licence conditions” means those conditions specified in Schedule 4 to these Regulations;
“other dog” means a male dog which is more than 6 months old;
“puppy” means a dog which is less than 6 months old; and
“socialization programme” means a written document approved by an inspector detailing how puppies will be socialized before being sold or homed.