Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
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Performing Animals Licence
Licence Summary
If you exhibit, use or train performing animals in Scotland, you must be registered with your local authority. Applications must contain details about the animals and the performances they are to take part in.
Regulation Summary
Performing Animals (Regulation) Act 1925 (c.38)
Will Tacit Consent Apply?
Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from the local authority by the end of the target completion period.
Apply Online
You are now able to apply for this service using the ELMS portal system supplied by the UK Government's Department for Business Innovation and Skills. Please click on the link, on the right,if you wish to use this facility.
Failed Application Redress
Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance using the details below.
Licence Holder Redress
Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance using the details below.
Consumer Complaint
We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre .
Other Redress
A police officer or officer of the local authority may make a complaint to the Sheriff magistrates' court if they feel that animals have been subject to cruelty.
Trade Associations
The International Marine Animal Trainers' Association
The Association of Circus Proprietors of Great Britain
Contact(s)
Consumer and Environmental ServicesComhairle Nan Eilean Siar
Sandwick Road, Isle of Lewis
HS1 2BW
Tel: 01851 709396
e-mail: cfraser@cne-siar.gov.uk
