# The Cattle Identification Regulations 1998, Regulation 26: Animal deaths or lost or stolen animals


(1) If an animal with a cattle passport dies (other than in the circumstances set out in the following regulation), the keeper shall send the cattle passport to the appropriate Minister within 7 days in accordance with Article 6.4 of the Council Regulation and any person who fails to do so shall be guilty of an offence.
(2) If an animal with a cattle passport is lost or stolen, the keeper shall send the cattle passport to the appropriate Minister within 7 days of becoming aware of the fact, and any person who fails to do so shall be guilty of an offence.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/871/regulation/26 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/cattle-identification-regulations-1998/regulation-26
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