This law lets government officials issue financial penalty notices (up to £5,000) to people who break animal welfare, health, and biosecurity rules instead of always taking them to court.
A Bill to make provision for and in connection with the giving of penalty notices for certain offences in relation to animals and animal products.
Status: Act of Parliament
Current House: Unassigned
Stage: Royal Assent
Sponsored by: Andrew Rosindell, Lord Randall of Uxbridge
Introduced: 2021-06-16
Royal Assent: 2022-04-28