Regulation 12 Inspections of licensed zoosI1
Northern Ireland
The Department shall arrange regular inspections of any zoo for which a licence granted by the Department is in force.
Subject to the provisions of this regulation, such inspections shall be carried out at the following times–
in the case of an original licence or a fresh licence, during the first year and not later than six months before the end of the fourth year of the period of the licence;
in the case of a renewed licence granted to the holder of an existing licence, during the third year and not later than six months before the end of the sixth year of the period of that licence.
Where in the course of an inspection under paragraph (1) or regulation 8(3)(a) it becomes apparent to the inspector that a significant amendment to the licence is likely to be needed, the inspector shall –
consult the holder of the licence about the amendment;
consider whether any new conditions which the inspector considers will be needed to secure that amendment are likely to be met if the licence is amended; and
include his findings and recommendations in his report.
Where an inspection under paragraph (1) is due to be carried out within the period of twelve months beginning with the date on which the Department is required to arrange an inspection under regulations 8(3)(a) or 16(6)(b), the Department may combine the inspections.
Where an inspection required under regulation 16(6)(b) is due to be carried out within the period of twelve months beginning with the date on which the Department is required to arrange an inspection under regulation 8(3)(a), the Department may combine those inspections.
Where more than one inspection is required under regulation 16(6)(b) within any period of twelve months, the Department may combine the inspections.
In the case of an inspection of the zoo under paragraph (1) the inspector shall consider whether the conditions attached to the licence are being met.
In the case of an inspection carried out under regulation 8(3)(a), the inspector shall consider whether the conditions attached to the licence are likely to be met if the period of the licence is extended.
In the case of an inspection carried out under regulation 16(6)(b), the inspector shall consider whether the conservation measures referred to in regulation 3(7) will be implemented at the zoo if the licence is amended as proposed by the Department.
The following provisions apply to inspections under this regulation and regulations 8(3)(a) and 16(6)(b) –
the Department shall give the holder of the licence at least 28 days notice in writing of the date on which it is proposed to carry out the inspection and the name of the inspector;
the holder of the licence may give notice in writing to the Department of any objection to the inspector appointed, and the Department may, if it considers appropriate, give effect to such objection;
representatives of the holder of the licence not exceeding three in number may accompany the inspector on the inspection, and the inspector may require the attendance of any veterinary surgeon or veterinary practitioner employed in or retained by or for the purposes of the zoo;
the inspection shall extend to all features of the zoo directly or indirectly relevant to the conservation measures referred to in regulation 3(7);
the inspector shall require the production of all records kept by the holder of the licence in pursuance of implementing the conservation measures referred to in regulation 3(7) at the zoo and the holder of the licence shall produce the records.
On completion of his inspection under paragraph (1), the inspector shall send his report to the Department and the report may include advice or recommendations for any practicable improvements to ensure implementation of the conservation measures referred to in regulation 3(7) at the zoo.
Within one month after receiving the report of the inspection the Department shall send a copy to the holder of the licence and give him an opportunity to comment on it.
Annotations
Commencement
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Reg. 12 in operation at 31.3.2003, see reg. 1