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If systems are used where the laying hens can move freely between different levels—

(a)

there must be no more than four levels;

(b)

the headroom between the levels must be at least 45 cm;

(c)

the drinking and feeding facilities must be distributed in such a way as to provide equal access for all hens; and

(d)

the levels must be so arranged as to prevent droppings falling on the levels below.