This general licence only allows you to possess or transport dead bats so you can send them to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA). You cannot possess or transport live or dead bats for any other reason with this licence.
You do not need to apply for this general licence but you must meet its conditions and follow its instructions.
Published 31 December 2013 Last updated 5 January 2023 +show all updates
Annual licence update, valid from 1 January 2023.
Annual licence update, valid from 1 January 2022.
Annual licence update.
Accessible version of licence added - HTML.
From 15 April 2020, this licence now includes condition 2 (ii) to deal with non-urgent testing during the coronavirus outbreak.
Replaced licence with new version issued 1 January 2020
Replaced licence with new version issued 1 January 2019
Replaced licence with new version issued 1 January 2018
Replaced licence with new version issued 1 January 2017
Replaced licence with new version issued 1 January 2016
Added updated general licence. New version valid between 1 January and 31 December 2015.
