From 1 August 2007, you will no longer have to hold a local authority licence or an excise licence in order to deal in game.

Game dealers still have to comply with EC Regulation 178/2002.

Please use the links below for further information:

OPSI - The Regulatory Reform (Game) Order 2007

Business Link - Changes to game licensing for taking or selling game and venison 

Contact Details

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Licensing Section,
South Derbyshire District Council,
Civic Offices,
Civic Way,
Swadlincote,
Derbyshire,
DE11 0AH

Telephone: (01283) 595724
Fax: (01283) 595855
e-mail: licensing@south-derbys.gov.uk

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