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Article 6 Movement of semen or ova into Northern Ireland

C1(1)

Subject to the provisions of this Article, a person shall not bring or cause to be brought into Northern Ireland the semen or ova of any animal except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted by the Department.

(2)

Where the Department is satisfied that the withholding of such a licence is necessary as a precaution against the spread of disease the Department shall not grant a licence under this Article.

F1(2A)

A licence under this Article may be granted by the Department on payment of such fee as the Department may determine.

(3)

A licence under this Article may at any time be revoked by the Department.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

1994 NI 6

Modifications

C1

Art. 6(1) excluded (1.11.2006) by Animals and Animal Products (Import and Export) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/401), reg. 33, Sch. 8 (with arts. 3, 34, Schs. 8, 9)