- Description
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Anyone breeding 6 or more litters of rabbits in any 12 months must be licensed. This requirement applies regardless of whether the breeder sells or otherwise supplies a rabbit as a pet to another person. The requirement to be licensed as a rabbit breeder does not apply where a person is breeding rabbits for their consumption or in the course of commercial meat production.
You must apply for your licence and have had it issued before your sixth litter is born in any rolling 12-month period. If you know you will exceed 5 litters in any rolling 12-month period, then we encourage you to apply for your licence as soon as possible.
- Fees and duration
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Licences are valid for 1, 2 or 3 years from the date of issue. This is based on any report submitted by an inspector and all other risk factors. Applicants have no say on licence duration.
The fee is fixed and does not change based on how long the licence is valid. This is because the fee covers administrative costs, which remain the same.
- How to apply
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To ensure your application is processed:
- complete all sections of the application form
- provide any required supporting documentation
- pay the required fee in full
Incomplete application forms or those without full payment will be returned and not processed.
- After you apply
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It takes a minimum of six weeks to process your application due to required consultations with other agencies.
During busy periods, or if a specialist inspector is required to inspect the premises, it may take longer.
- Contact us
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phone: 01349 886609
