# The Equine Animal (Identification) (Scotland) Regulations 2019, Regulation 19: Offence of moving or transporting an equine animal without a temporary document

Extent: S

(1) A keeper who has surrendered the identification document of an equine animal in the circumstances specified in Article 24(1) and who, without reasonable excuse—
(a) moves or transports the equine animal within Scotland without a temporary document, such a document having been issued in respect of that animal,
(b) moves or transports the equine animal within Scotland with a temporary document but for a period exceeding 45 days, or
(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
commits an offence.
(2) Except as otherwise directed by the Scottish Ministers, temporary documents granted in England, Wales or Northern Ireland in accordance with Article 24(1) have effect in Scotland as if they were temporary documents granted by an issuing body in Scotland.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2019/30/regulation/19 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/equine-animal-identification-scotland-regulations-2019/regulation-19
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