# The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 Amendment Regulations 2012, Paragraph 3


The licence holder must not apply a regulated procedure to an animal if the procedure may cause the animal severe pain, suffering or distress that is likely to be long-lasting and cannot be ameliorated.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2012/9780111530313/schedule/3/part/3/paragraph/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-animals-scientific-procedures-act-1986-amendment-regulations-2012/schedule-3/part-3/paragraph-3
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