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§ 69 Trade Regulations (GewO)
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/gewo/__69.html

§ 11 Animal Welfare Act (TierSchG)
https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/tierschg/__11.html

General administrative regulation for the implementation of the Animal Welfare Act
[https://www.verwaltungsvorschriften-im-internet.de/bsvwvbund_09022000_32135220006.htm]

§ Section 25 of the Animal Health Act (TierGesG)
[https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/tiergesg/__25.html]

§ 4 Livestock Traffic Ordinance (ViehVerkV)
[https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/viehverkv_2007/__4.html]

§ Section 7 Poultry Plague Ordinance (GeflPestSchV)
[https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/geflpestschv/__7.html]

§ 4 Rabies Ordinance (TollwV)
[https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/tollwv_1991/__4.h]

If you wish to hold events such as animal shows, animal fairs and animal exhibitions, you must notify the competent administrative authority. For commercial purposes, you require a permit under animal welfare law.

If you wish to hold events such as animal shows, animal fairs and animal exhibitions, you must notify the competent administrative authority. You also require an animal welfare permit if you

• organize animal fairs for the purpose of the exchange or sale of animals by third parties or
• commercially exhibit animals or make them available for such purposes.

Livestock exhibitions, livestock markets and events of a similar nature must be notified in accordance with the provisions of the Animal Health Act. "Livestock" in this sense includes domestic animals such as horses, donkeys, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits, many types of poultry, game and camelids.

Dog and cat shows must be notified if

• dogs and cats from EU member states or third countries take part or
• the exhibition or event is to take place in a district at risk of rabies.

Ask the responsible office which documents you need to submit in your specific case.

• Dogs and cats must have an effective vaccination against rabies.
• Dangerous animals such as poisonous snakes or scorpions are not permitted at pet fairs.
• Special restrictions apply to species-protected animals.

if applicable: procedural fee according to the respective scale of costs or fees

Register the event in writing with the competent authority. This can be done either electronically using a form provided by the authority or by submitting an informal application.

The informal application should contain the following points:

• Details of the organizer and the person responsible
• Place, time and period of the event
• Details of the animals and animal species exhibited or offered

The venue to be used for the event will be inspected on site by the competent veterinary authority. The permit for the animal exhibition (possibly with conditions and restrictions) or the negative decision and the notification of fees are usually sent by post.

Tip: Before submitting your application, ask the competent authority for details of the requirements and the procedure; if available, you will also receive the application/notification form there.

Advertisement: at least 4 weeks before the start of the event

Contradiction

Registering an animal exhibition, animal market or animal exchange

• Events involving animals must be registered before they begin.
• The commercial purchase or exchange of animals is subject to approval.
• Registration/approval is carried out by the responsible district authority (usually the veterinary office)

Animal welfare authority at the district office, in independent cities at the city administration

• informal application possible: yes
• Written form required: yes
• Forms/online services available: partially