Pet shops in the ACT are required to have a licence to sell, import and keep non-exempt animals under the Nature Conservation Act 2014.
Certain animals such as ferrets, birds, axolotls and frogs can be sold to licenced people.
A licence is required for pet shops that import or export live fish under the Fisheries Act 2000.
How to apply
- Apply online for a Commercial Licence for Pet Shops under Chapter 11 of the Nature Conservation Act 2014
- Application for a Licence to Import or Export Live Fish into or out of the ACT or Release Live Fish under the Fisheries Act 2000
Fees apply under the Nature Conservation (Fees) Determination 2020 and the Fisheries (Fees) Determination 2019.
Please allow up to 28 days for your application to be processed.
More information
Contact Licencing and Compliance on 02 6207 6376 or email pcs.licensingandcompliance@act.gov.au.