Question reference: S6W-12002
- Date lodged: 9 November 2022
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Current status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 15 November 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government which activities involving animals it next plans to regulate under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (Scotland) Regulations 2021.
Answer
Future licensable activities are still under consideration, but may include commercial dog walking and pet grooming, the operation of livery yards, greyhound racing, and canine fertility clinics. We are also considering the case for revoking dated licensing legislation covering riding establishments and animal boarding, with a view to replacing it with new controls under the 2021 licensing framework.
We continue to work with key stakeholders to finalise our proposals on licensing and will consult on these at the earliest opportunity.