# The Diseases of Poultry Order 1994, Article 14: Offence


A person, who, without lawful authority or excuse (proof of which shall lie on him), alters, removes or defaces any mark applied under article 6(3), shall be guilty of an offence against the Animal Health Act 1981.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1994/3141/article/14 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/diseases-of-poultry-order-1994/article-14
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