# The Bluetongue Regulations 2008, Regulation 28: Exceptional circumstances

Extent: E+W+S+NI

The Secretary of State may for the purpose of ensuring the health or welfare of any animal—
(a) license a person to carry out any action that is otherwise prohibited under these Regulations; or
(b) exempt a person, by notice, from any requirement under these Regulations.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/962/regulation/28 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/bluetongue-regulations-2008/regulation-28
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