The Animal Gatherings (Fees) (England) Order 2018

• Citation: S.I. 2018/663
• Sections: 3

Section 1 Title and commencement

This Order may be cited as the Animal Gatherings (Fees) (England) Order 2018 and comes into force on 30th June 2018.

Section 2 Interpretation

In this Order—

“the 2010 Order” means the Animal Gatherings Order 2010 ;

“collection centre” means premises where animals are collected for onward consignment within Great Britain;

“licensed premises” means premises licensed under article 5(1) of the 2010 Order.

Section 3 Fees payable

(1) The fees payable to the Secretary of State for the issue, amendment or renewal of a licence under the 2010 Order are to be determined in accordance with Table 1 of the Schedule.

(2) The fees payable to the Secretary of State for the issue and renewal of a licence to organise shows or exhibitions under the 2010 Order are to be determined in accordance with Table 2 of the Schedule.

(3) Additional fees related to travel time and extra veterinary visits payable to the Secretary of State are to be determined in accordance with Table 3 of the Schedule.

(4) A person is exempt from a licence fee where the animal gathering on premises, or on the part of premises to which the licence relates, involves—

(a) only shows or exhibitions that are open to the public for not more than one day at a time, in circumstances where no public sale or auction of animals takes place;

(b) a gathering solely for the purpose of an inspection to confirm that animals possess specific breed characteristics.