Section 3 Interpretation.F1
In this Act the following expressions have the meanings hereby respectively assigned to them, that is to say:—
“docking” means the deliberate removal of any bone or any part of a bone from the tail of a horse, and the expression “docked” shall be construed accordingly;
“horse” includes stallion, gelding, colt, mare, filly, pony, mule and hinny;
“nicking” means the deliberate severing of any tendon or muscle in the tail of a horse, and the expression “nicked” shall be construed accordingly.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Words in s. 3 repealed (E.W.) (27.3.2007 for W., 6.4.2007 for E.) by Animal Welfare Act 2006 (c. 45), s. 68(3), Sch. 4 (with ss. 1(2), 58(1), 59, 60); S.I. 2007/499, art. 2(2)(m); S.I. 2007/1030, art. 2(1)(m)