S.L. 439.26 Art. 4Personnel. 6 [S.L.

(1) The personnel taking care of the animals shall have relevant qualifications acceptable to the Director. The necessary qualifications shall be published in the Gazette through a Government notice.

(2) The registration document in the case of pet sitting accommodation or the licence in the case of pet boarding accommodation establishments for cats and dogs, shall only be issued to persons who have never been convicted of cruelty to animals in accordance with the Act or the regulations made thereunder:

Provided that if a registered pet sitter or licensed pet boarder is convicted of any cruelty to animals in accordance with the Act or the regulations made thereunder, the pet sitter or pet boarder shall have his licence or registration immediately revoked:

Provided further that the pet sitter and the pet boarder shall ensure that the personnel employed to work in the accommodation that have direct access to or contact with the animals as well as the students and, or trainees have never been convicted of cruelty to animals in accordance with the Act or the regulations made thereunder. ACCOMMODATIONS AND PET BOARDING ACCOMMODATION ESTABLISHMENTS FOR CATS AND 439.26 DOGS

(3) The Director shall not accept an application for a registration or a license of an accommodation from any persons under the age of eighteen (18) years and no such registration or license may be accepted or granted to said persons.

(4) A documented internal procedure shall be available and communicated to ensure that all personnel working in the accommodation, even if only providing a temporary service, follow correct practice as to ensure the animals’ health and welfare.

Provided that the pet sitter or pet boarder shall ensure that in the accommodation at least one (1) person from the personnel shall have a certificate in Animal First Aid when animals are present at the accommodation.

(5) Any staff, such as students and trainees, shall be supervised at all times during their practice at the accommodation.