S.L. 437.106 Art. 4Application for licence.

(1) An application for a licence for a veterinary establishment shall be made to the Director of Veterinary Services in writing and consultation on the matter shall be sought with the

Veterinary Surgeons’ Council: Provided that where an application for a licence is already pending before the coming into force of these regulations, such application shall be deemed to have been made under these regulations.

(2) When submitting an application for a licence for a veterinary establishment, an applicant shall provide such details as specified in the Schedule and as requested by the Director and the Veterinary Surgeons’ Council, including any Planning Authority permits on the appropriate forms: Provided that notwithstanding any other provision of these regulations, the Director for Veterinary Services may issue a licence in favour of the public administration or a government entity as defined in article 2 of the Public Administration Act according to specific conditions provided in the licence.

(3) Any application for a licence, including the renewal of a licence, for a veterinary establishment shall be accompanied by a fee payable to the Government, as the Minister may from time to time by notice establish in the Gazette:

Provided that the establishment shall be in conformity with any other licence, including permits, authorisations or approvals, issued by other entities.