# The Microchipping of Dogs (Scotland) Regulations 2016, Regulation 11: Authorised person


(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the following persons are “authorised persons” for the purposes of these Regulations—
(a) any person authorised in writing by the Scottish Ministers;
(b) any person authorised in writing by a local authority in respect of its area; and
(c) a constable.
(2) A person authorised under paragraph (1)(a) or (b) is only authorised for the purposes of these Regulations to the extent of the purposes mentioned in the authorisation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/sdsi/2016/9780111030233/regulation/11 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-microchipping-of-dogs-scotland-regulations-2016/regulation-11
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