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Vertebrate pest control, apply for a licence for commercial killing or stunning

  • Service description

    If you wish to control vertebrates as pests on a commercial basis, you must obtain a permit from the competent authority in accordance with animal welfare legislation before commencing your activities.
    In order to obtain a permit, you may also need to include proof of competence for persons who regularly stun or kill vertebrates for professional or commercial purposes.
    You may commence your activities as soon as you have been granted the permit.

  • Procedure

    You will receive authorisation from the responsible office,

    • after you have submitted the required documents and the application for a licence and
    • the competent authority has examined the documents and concluded that the necessary requirements have been met.

  • Who should I contact?

    Please contact the veterinary authority of your district or city.

  • Legal basis

  • Legal remedy

    • Appeal to the locally competent administrative court within one month of receipt of the decision

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