The Regulatory Reform (Game) Order 2007 which
came into force on 1 August 2007, amended the Game Act 1831 and the
Game Licences Act 1860.
The new regulations have removed the following
restrictions for those shooting and dealing in game:
- The restriction on dealing in game birds and
venison during the close season. This means that any person will be
allowed to sell game and venison all year round provided the
animals in question were only killed in the open season;
- The requirement for a licence to kill or take
game; and
- The requirement for two licences for game
dealers to sell game
Further guidance for game dealers and retailers
on the new regulations can be viewed at
www.businesslink.gov.uk/gamelicensing
For further information:
- Contact: Food, Health and
Safety Team
- Address: Environmental Services
Section, Eden District Council, Mansion House, Penrith Cumbria CA11
7YG
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Email:env.health@eden.gov.uk
- Telephone: (01768) 212491
- Fax: (01768) 890732
