# The Bovine Genetics Genotyping Scheme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: N.I.

Agriculture
Made 4th February 2026
Coming into operation 1st September 2026
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 9(1) of the Agriculture Act (Northern Ireland) 1949, Articles 52(9) and 70(4) of Regulation (EU) No1307/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 and section 48 of, and paragraph 5 of Schedule 6 to the Agriculture Act 2020.
These Regulations are made with the approval of the Department of Finance under section 9(1) of the Agriculture Act (Northern Ireland) 1949.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2026/14/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/bovine-genetics-genotyping-scheme-regulations-northern-ireland-2026/introduction
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