# The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017, Regulation 121: Restrictions on taking samples from live specimens


(1) No sample may be taken by virtue of regulation 119 or 120 from a live animal except by a veterinary surgeon.
(2) No sample may be taken by virtue of those regulations from a live animal or plant unless the person taking it is satisfied on reasonable grounds that taking it will not cause lasting harm to the specimen.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1012/regulation/121 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/conservation-of-habitats-and-species-regulations-2017/regulation-121
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