Dangerous Wild Animal Act 1976

Conditions

Whilst any animal is being kept under the authority of the Dangerous Wild Animal Licence:

• The animal shall be kept by no person other than the person or persons specified on the Licence
• The animal shall normally be held at such premises as specified on the Licence and
• The animal shall not be moved from the premises (except in the circumstances specified on the Licence).

The person to whom the Licence is granted should hold a current insurance policy which insures him / her and any other person entitled to keep the animal under the authority of the Licence against liability for any damage which may be caused by the animal, the terms of the policy being satisfactory in the opinion of the Authority.

The species and number of animals of each species, which may be kept under the authority of the Licence, shall be restricted to those specified in the schedule stated on the Licence.

The person to whom the Licence is granted shall at all reasonable times make available a copy of the Licence to any officer of the Authority.

The person to whom the Licence is granted shall ensure that all reasonable precautions are taken to:

• Protect public safety, and
• Ensure that no nuisance is caused to the public.

While any animal is being kept under the authority of the Licence:

• It shall be held in accommodation which ensures that the animal will not escape, which is suitable as regards construction, size, temperature, lighting, ventilation, drainage and cleanliness and is suitable for the number of animals proposed to be held in the accommodation
• It shall be supplied with adequate and suitable food, drink and bedding material and be visited at suitable interval
• Appropriate steps will be taken to ensure the protection and extrication of animals in case of fire or other emergency. The name, address and telephone number of the Licence holder or some other responsible person must be displayed in a prominent position outside the premises, instructions as to the action to be taken in the event of an emergency must be prominently displayed on the outside of the premises, where appropriate, suitable equipment for handling the animal must be available at all times
• All reasonable precautions must be taken to prevent and control the spread among animals of infectious or contagious diseases. Veterinary first aid equipment and medicines shall be provided and maintained on the premises and
• While at the premises where it will normally be held, accommodation shall be such that each animal may take adequate exercise.

There must be adequate provision for storage of food, bedding and equipment.

There must be provision for the disposal of manure and spoiled bedding, etc.

Animals must be maintained in good state of health.

It is against the law for anyone to act to have in their possession a dangerous wild animal that is not licensed to them under the terms of the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976.