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Zoo Licensing Act 1981 
Summary
The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (c. 37) was an Act of Parliament in the United Kingdom.
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| Long title | An Act to regulate by licence the conduct of zoos. |
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| Citation | 1981 c. 37 |
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| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 27 July 1981 |
| Commencement | 30 April 1984 |
Status: Amended | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Text of the Zoo Licensing Act 1981 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
The main effect of the Act was to regulate zoos by requiring them to be licensed by local authorities.[1] The Act did not extend to circuses or pet shops.[2] The Act does not extend to Northern Ireland.[3]
References edit
- Whitaker's Almanack: for the year 1982, complete edition, p. 361. J. Whitaker & Sons, London, 1981
External links edit
- Text of the Zoo Licensing Act 1981 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.