If you intend to train or exhibit any performing animals for any public performance, for example in a theatre or public park, you need to be registered with the Local Authority. Registrations are issued under The Performing Animals (Regulation) Act 1925.
Interpretation
The expression "animal" does not include invertebrates.
The expression "exhibit" means exhibit at any entertainment to which the public are admitted, whether on payment of money or otherwise, and the expression "train" means train for the purpose of any such exhibition, and the expressions "exhibitor" and "trainer" have respectively the corresponding meanings. The expression "local authority" means a council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994.
Exceptions
This Act shall not apply to the training of animals for bona fide military, police, agricultural or sporting purposes, or the exhibition of any animals so trained.
Applying for registration
To register as a person with a performing animal or animals, download an application form below, complete and send with £68.00 registration fee to the Animal Welfare Team, Perth & Kinross Council, The Environment Service, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth PH1 5GD.
- Performing animals registration application form (Word) (Word doc, 195 KB)
- Performing animals registration application form (PDF) (PDF, 110 KB)
After the persons name has been entered in the register a certificate will be issued to the named person. This certificate must be shown to an officer of the council or any police officer upon request.
Further information
For further information on performing animal registration, contact the Animal Welfare Team.
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