The Welfare of Animals at the Time of Killing (Wales) Regulations 2014

Conditions for a certificate

8.  The applicant must—

(a) not be less than 18 years old, unless the certificate is required for the following operations—

(i) the handling and care of animals before they are restrained; or

(ii) the shackling or hoisting of live poultry before stunning;

(b) subject to regulation 44, submit evidence of training and examination in respect of the operation, category of animal and (where appropriate) type of equipment for which a certificate is sought;

(c) submit a written declaration in accordance with Article 21(6);

(d) provide written details if the applicant—

(i) has been convicted of any offence concerning the welfare of animals;

(ii) has been refused a licence under the 1967 Act, the 1974 Act, any regulations made under either of those Acts or the 1995 Regulations in relation to the killing of an animal or related operation; or

(iii) has had any such licence revoked or suspended; and

(e) pay a fee in accordance with regulation 24.