# The Welfare of Farmed Animals (Scotland) Regulations 2010, Paragraph 3: Noise


In all systems in which laying hens are kept—
(a) the sound level must be minimised;
(b) constant or sudden noise must be avoided; and
(c) ventilation fans, feeding machinery or other equipment must be constructed, placed, operated and maintained in such a way that they cause the least possible amount of noise.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/sdsi/2010/9780111010228/schedule/3/paragraph/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-welfare-of-farmed-animals-scotland-regulations-2010/schedule-3/paragraph-3
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