Display location changes of animal exhibitions and animal markets (e.g. traveling circus).

Prerequisites

• You need a permit according to Section 11 of the Animal Welfare Act (does not apply to non-commercial circuses)

Documents required

• Permission according to § 11 Animal Welfare Act does not apply to non-commercial circuses
• event permit
• registration number

Please note

The online service is currently only available for the district of Hamburg-Mitte.

Deadlines

Deadline type: reporting deadline / notification deadline




Remark:


Every change of location must be reported to the competent authority when leaving the previous location. (Not applicable to non-commercial circuses)

Procedure

You must report non-commercial circuses and other facilities for displaying animals at different locations. This is done by the competent authority. You can place this ad informally.

If you want to place the ad informally:

• Describe your request and provide all necessary information:
  • Details of the organizer and the person responsible
  • Place, time and period of the event
  • Information on the exhibited animal species
  • Details of the rooms and facilities intended for the display
• Submit the requested evidence
• Send the application to the competent authority by e-mail or by post
• Your notification will be accepted by the competent authority.
• You will receive a confirmation.
• If you have any questions about the report, the competent authority will contact you
• You will be notified in the event of a restriction or ban.

Processing time

Duration: about 1 week to 3 weeks




Remark for further information on the processing time:


The processing time depends on the size of the ad.

Fees

for free




No fees are currently charged. The schedule of fees for public consumer protection applies in Hamburg.




Please inquire with your competent authority.

Legal remedies

none

Legal basis

§ 16 paragraph 1a Animal Welfare Act (TiersSchG)