how to get license for a pet shop ???
Deepak Vaish
(Querist) 08 April 2012
This query is : Resolved
I want to open a pet shop and i heard that to run a pet shop a valid license is mandatory so plz advice me, to whom did i contact for the license???
Thanks,
Deepak Vaish
A V Vishal
(Expert) 08 April 2012
Terms & conditions for grant of licence to pet shops
1.Each applicant for approval for pet shop licence or renewal shall submit an application to the Zonal Veterinary Officer providing all required information in the form and manner required.
2.The applicant must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
3.Each applicant shall have their facilities inspected by the Municipal Corporation, for the determination of whether said applicant is in full compliance with these rules and regulations, prior to any decision of approval being made.
4.The Zonal Veterinary Officer upon receipt of application would conduct inspection of the premises/shop within 15 days. If upon inspection, he is not satisfied, the application for grant of lisence shall be rejected assigning reasons thereof. However, the pet shop owner shall have the right to appeal within 20 days of receipt of letter of rejection to the Dy. Commissioner of the concerned zone, who after examination either may reject his appeal or may allow the same to direct the Zonal Veterinary Officer to re-examine his application for license.
5.The licence to the pet shops shall be granted by Veterinary Officer of the Municipal Zone under which the pet shop falls after inspection of the premises.
6.A license will not be approved if
(a) The terms & conditions given in the policy are not fulfilled by the applicant.
(b) The applicant has submitted falsified information or making a material and deliberate misstatement on the application and making false or fraudulent statement or providing false or fraudulent records to the licensing authority.
(c) The applicant has refused to allow the inspector designated by the Licensing authority free and unimpeded access to the premises.
7.The licence will be for one-year duration only, subject to renewal after inspection. All licences will expire on March 31st of each year and will automatically terminate, if not renewed. The licence must be renewed within a month of expiry i.e. up to 30th April.
8.If any violation of terms & conditions of the licensing policy of pet shop is found during the inspection of pet shop by the Veterinary Officer/person authorized by MCD at any time during the term of license, the same shall be revoked by the Zonal Veterinary Officer assigning reasons thereof. However, the pet shop owner would have the right to appeal against such revocation to the Dy. Commissioner of the concerned zone within 20 days of revocation, who will be the final authority to decide whether to accept /reject the appeal.
9.A licence shall not be transferable upon change of ownership or any other significant change of business or operation, nor is it valid at a different location. However, the license shall be transferable in the name of legal heir of the license holder after submission of relevant documents.
10.Any pet shop that is selling animals (cats, dogs, guinea pigs, birds, etc.) may also keep aquarium for sale of fish provided all proper arrangements are made by the pet shop owners.
11.No pet shop shall sell any animal intended to be used for food.
12.All animal husbandry procedures for animal care, management and safe handling for each species in the pet shop shall be maintained and followed.
13.Routine and preventive care alongwith veterinary care will be maintained.
14.Suitable fire fighting equipment must be provided, maintained, regularly serviced.
15.Animals must at all times be kept in accommodation and environment suitable to their species with respect to situation, size, temperature, lighting, ventilation and cleanliness and not exposed to draughts. All accommodation must be kept in good order.
16.Accommodation must be cleaned as often as necessary to maintain good hygiene standards. Where accommodation is on a tiered system, water, food or other droppings must not be allowed to enter the lower housing.
17.All accessories provided in the accommodation must be suitable for the species.
18.No animals/birds shall be displayed out side the shop.
19.The animals and birds kept in the premises must be provided fresh, wholesome, properly stored, odour free food appropriate to the species at regular intervals. Potable fresh water for drinking purpose shall be provided at all time.
20.There should be a provision of proper electricity in the pet shop. All electrical installations and appliances must be maintained in a safe condition.
21.Proper waste disposal arrangements should be provided in the pet shop to maintain cleanliness in the pet shop.
22.All the food must be kept safely in water proof closed containers to prevent contamination by rodents and other pests.
23.Grooming services can be apart of any pet shop but it should be separated form the primary animal enclosures and animal food storage areas.
24.Pet shop owners must ensure that before sale the pup/kitten is weaned and is properly vaccinated.
25.All animals kept in the same enclosure must be compatible to each other.
26.The License shall be granted for the purpose of sale and purchase of live animals/birds not prohibited under Wildlife Act 1972 and other acts.
Deepak Nair
(Expert) 09 April 2012
Mr.Vishal have answered very well. Noting to add more.
