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Register animal show, animal market or animal exchange
Service Description
If you wish to hold events such as animal shows, animal fairs and animal exhibitions, you must notify the relevant administrative authority. In addition, you require a permit under animal protection law if you
- hold animal fairs for the purpose of exchanging or selling animals by third parties, or
- commercially display animals or make them available for such purposes.
For livestock shows, livestock markets and events of a similar nature, notification is required in accordance with the regulations of the Animal Health Act. "Livestock" in this sense includes, for example, domestic animals of the species horse, donkey, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits, many species of poultry, enclosure game and camelids.
Dog and cat shows must be notified if
- dogs and cats from EU member states or third countries participate, or
- the exhibition or event is to be held in a district at risk of rabies.
The permit to be issued by the veterinary office may be subject to conditions in accordance with animal disease law.
Process flow
Register event in writing with the competent authority. This can be done either by a form provided by the authority, electronically or by informal application.
The informal application should include the following items:
- Details of the organizer and the person responsible
- Place, time and period of the event
- Information on the animals and species exhibited or offered for sale
The venue to be used for the event will be inspected on site by the responsible veterinary authority. The permit to exhibit animals (possibly with conditions and restrictions) or the negative decision as well as the fee notice are usually sent by mail.
Tip: Before applying, enquire at the competent authority about details of the requirements and the procedure; if available, you will also receive the application/notification form there.
Who should I contact?
Please contact the veterinary office of your county or city.
Requirements
- Dogs and cats must have effective vaccination protection against rabies.
- Dangerous animals such as poisonous snakes or scorpions are not allowed at animal fairs.
- Special restrictions apply to species-protected animals.
Which documents are required?
Check with the relevant office to find out what documents you need to submit in a specific case.
Required data of the application:
- Name of the organizer
- Specification of the date and place of the event
- Information about the animals and animal species
What are the fees?
There are procedural fees according to the respective schedule of costs or fees.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
At least four weeks before the start of the event, it must be registered.
Legal basis
- § 69 Trade, Commerce and Industry Regulation Act (GewO)
- § 11 Animal Protection Act (TierSchG)
- General Administrative Regulation for the Implementation of the Animal Protection Act
- § 25 Animal Health Act (TierGesG)
- § 4 Livestock Traffic Ordinance (ViehVerkV)
- § 7 Poultry Plague Ordinance (GeflPestSchV)
- § 4 Rabies Ordinance (TollwV)
Applications / forms
Opposition
Appeal
- Informal application possible: yes
- Written form required: yes
- Forms/online services available: partly
Author
The text was automatically translated based on the German content per DeepL.
The text was automatically translated based on the German content per DeepL.
The text was automatically translated based on the German content per DeepL.
The text was automatically translated based on the German content per DeepL.
Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Thüringen (Linie6PLus)
Competent Authority
Landeshauptstadt Erfurt, Stadtverwaltung - Tierschutz und Tierarzneimittelüberwachung
Address
99084 Erfurt
