# The Antarctic (Recognised Assistance Dog) Regulations 2016, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations prescribe who may train a “recognised assistance dog” for the purposes of section 8(5) of the Antarctic Act 1994 as amended by the Antarctic Act 2013. They revoke and replace The Antarctic (Recognised Assistance Dog) Regulations 2015.
Section 8(1) of the Antarctic Act 1994 prohibits the introduction into any part of Antarctica any animal or species that is not indigenous to Antarctica, except in accordance with a permit. This prohibition does not apply to the keeping on board a vessel in Antarctica of a recognised assistance dog which is trained by a person or organisation prescribed in these Regulations.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/697/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/antarctic-recognised-assistance-dog-regulations-2016/note
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