Paragraph 37 - Burial of a dead domestic pet
What the legislation says:
37. —(1) The burial of a dead domestic pet in the garden of a
domestic property where the pet lived.
(2) This paragraph does not apply if–
(a) the dead domestic pet may prove hazardous to anyone who may
come into contact with it; or
(b) the burial is carried out by an establishment or undertaking
and the pet did not die at the property.
Registration Requirements:
As this activity does is more than likely going to be carried
out by an individual rather than an establishment or undertaking,
therefore this exemption does not have to be registered with SEPA.
If however, an establishment or undertaking wishes to register the
activity, this exemption can be registered online.
However, establishments and undertakings can still use the paper
form should they wish. This form should be sent to the Registrar at
your local SEPA area office (addresses are given on the form)
The following questions and answers are provided to help you
further understand this exemption:
Q. How long will the registration last? Will it require
renewal at any time?
A. The registration of this exemption is not time limited
but it can be de-registered by SEPA if it is not managed properly
and no longer fulfills the criteria requirements of the exemption
or if the activities cause pollution or harm to health. If the
activity does comply with the exemption criteria the registration
will not have to be renewed except where there is a significant
change to the activity.