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The Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 (c. 38) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.It was originally enacted to deal with the increasing fashion of people in the late-1960s and early-1970s keeping interesting pets which were often from the more dangerous species, as well as hybrids between wild and domestic species, such as wolfdogs and Bengal cats.
Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976. 1976 c. 38. 22 July 1976. An Act to regulate the keeping of certain kinds of dangerous wild animals. Divorce (Scotland) Act 1976.
Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976; E. Energy Act 1976; F. Fatal Accidents Act 1976; Fishery Limits Act 1976; H. Health Services Act 1976; L. Local Government ...
The provisions of the act include: [9] Prohibiting the use of wild animals in travelling circuses in Wales. Breaching this law was made an offence punishable with a fine. Making provision for inspections of circuses to ensure compliance. The act defines "wild animals" as those which are not normally found in the British Islands. [9]
Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976; E. Wildlife law in England and Wales; I. Importation of Plumage (Prohibition) Act 1921; S. Shark Fins Act 2023; W. Wildlife and ...
The provisions of the act include: Prohibiting the use of wild animals in travelling circuses in England. Breaching this law was made an offence punishable with a fine. [3] Making provision for inspections of circuses to ensure compliance. [4] Amending Section 5(2) of the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 to make it apply only to Wales. [5]
Abandonment of Animals Act 1960; Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006; Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill; Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act 2024; Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022; Animal Welfare (Service Animals) Act 2019; Animal Welfare Act 2006; Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986; Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and ...
These are generally believed to have been escaped or released exotic pets that had been held illegally, possibly released after the animals became too difficult to manage or after the introduction of the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976. [2]