animaltradingregulations
nounUK /ˈænɪməl ˈtreɪdɪŋ ˌreɡjʊˈleɪʃənz/
US /ˈænɪməl ˈtreɪdɪŋ ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
Rules that say how people can buy and sell animals.
The zoo must follow animal trading regulations before bringing in new animals.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Laws that control the buying and selling of farm animals between countries.
Farmers checked the animal trading regulations before shipping cattle abroad.
3. Official rules that keep endangered animals safe from being sold illegally.
Animal trading regulations help stop people from selling rare parrots.
4. Guidelines that pet shops must follow when they buy or sell animals.
The new pet shop learned about animal trading regulations before opening.