Legislation
The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (Scotland) Regulations 2021, regulation 3 and Schedule 1, .
Guidance
This guidance is issued by the Scottish Ministers to provide details of the requirements of the new Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (Scotland) Regulations 2021, in relation to cat breeding in Scotland.
General conditions for animal activities licences
Specific conditions for this licence
Fees
- New licence - £205.25
- Variation of licence - £153.95
- Charitable discount – 50% (applies to registered Scottish Charities and SCIOs)
- Licensing enforcement visit No. 1 - £179.60
- Subsequent enforcement visits: charged at hourly rate of £30.45 in half-hourly increments
- Veterinary inspection fees are re-charged in addition to the above
How to pay
Payment can be made by cheque (made payable to 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute Council) submitted with your application to:
Environmental and Animal Health
51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute Council
Kilmory
LOCHGILPHEAD
PA31 8RT
If you would prefer to pay by telephone or BACs please email envhealth@argyll-bute.gov.uk with your contact details and someone will contact you to arrange payment.
How to apply
You can download an application form below, and either return it by post to:
Environmental and Animal Health
51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute Council
Kilmory
LOCHGILPHEAD
PA31 8RT
or by email to envhealth@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Cat breeders application form (Microsoft Word)
Cat breeders application form (PDF)
If you have any questions, please contact Environmental Health by email envhealth@argyll-bute.gov.uk or telephone 01546 605519.