If you wish to commercially

• breed or keep vertebrates, other than farm animals and game kept in enclosures,
• trade in vertebrates,
• operate a riding or driving facility,
• wish to exhibit animals (excluding circuses or traveling animal shows),
• wish to control vertebrates as pests, or
• train dogs for third parties or instruct dog owners in training their dogs,

you must obtain a permit from the competent authority before commencing these activities.

Depending on the scope of the application and the time required for review, it may take up to four months after submission to receive the permit. In serious cases, this period may be extended by up to two months. Therefore, be sure to allow sufficient time for the permit to be issued before you begin your activities.