Shops and traders

Anyone who sells, offers or exposes for sale, or has in his possession, transports or causes to be transported for the purpose of sale at any premises, any venison is required to have a venison dealer licence. Venison means the carcass or any edible part of the carcass, of a deer, and deer means deer of any species, including farmed deer.

Download the venison dealers licence application form

Download the venison dealer site notice

Download the venison dealer compliance notice

Download the venison dealer conditions

We will send a copy of your application to Police Scotland and to East Lothian Council officers.

Licence Fees

**Please note:  Licence fees are non-refundable**

**Variations to a licence only cover a change to the licence holder's home address or day-to-day manager details**