petshoplicense
nounUK /ˈpɛtʃɒpˌlaɪsəns/
US /ˈpɛtʃɑːpˌlaɪsəns/
A special paper that says a shop can sell pets.
The new pet store could not open until it got its petshoplicense.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Official approval for a business to keep and sell animals.
The city checked the petshoplicense before allowing the sale of puppies.
3. A document showing a pet shop follows animal care rules.
Inspectors reviewed the petshoplicense to make sure the animals were healthy.
4. Permission needed to run a store that sells pet supplies and live animals.
She applied for a petshoplicense before stocking fish and birds.