1. Primary Authority and Animal Establishment Licensing

2. Primary Authority and Animal Establishment Licensing
Background to Primary Authority Primary Authority offers businesses the opportunity to form a legally recognised partnership with one local authority, which then provides robust and reliable advice for other councils to take into account when carrying out inspections or dealing with non- compliance.

3. Primary Authority and Animal Establishment Licensing
The scheme is a common sense Government initiative to cut red tape and support economic growth through better local regulation. It is one of the most effective ways for local regulators to improve protection and support their business communities.

4. Primary Authority and Animal Establishment Licensing
The principles of Primary Authority are set out in the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013, which received Royal Assent on 25 April 2013, amended the RES Act, broadening the eligibility criteria for participation in Primary Authority, and strengthening inspection plans. Supported by new statutory guidance, the scheme is now accessible to more small businesses and covers more regulations. It is administered by Regulatory Delivery (RD).
This is where we come in. Conversation with BRDO, as then was at TS conference in Animal Establishments not in scope. So, they put them in scope.

5. Primary Authority and Animal Establishment Licensing
Two types of PAP.
Direct
Co-ordinated – with trade organisations.
Inspection Plan.

7. We hope to be signing up a major airline soon. But back to licensing

8. Primary Authority and Animal Establishment Licensing

9. Primary Authority and Animal Establishment Licensing
Pet Animals Act 1951 Animal Boarding Establishment Act 1963 Dog Breeding Acts 1973, 1991
These two acts allow each LA to make reasonable conditions.

10. Primary Authority and Animal Establishment Licensing
Model License Conditions
The Acts that allow for conditions often have Model License Conditions. Dog and Cat boarding too.

11. Primary Authority and Animal Establishment Licensing
Why were OATA and PIF interested in PAP’s?
Inconsistency
Unreasonable conditions
Want meaningful inspections by knowledgeable people

12. Primary Authority and Animal Establishment Licensing
Statutory Advice?

13. Primary Authority and Animal Establishment Licensing
Benefits
Dialogue
Understanding the industry
As the industry changes, so should the way it is regulated.
Training opportunities
Dialogue, not just with the industry, but also with the other LA’s. And with RD and BIS. Much better understanding of the trade through trade bodies. Multi-outlet operators want and demand consistency of approach to regulation and advice.

14. Primary Authority and Animal Establishment Licensing
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