# The Equine Animal (Identification) (Scotland) Regulations 2019, Regulation 20: Offences relating to implantation of transponder

Extent: S

A person who does not meet the minimum qualification for implantation of a transponder as referred to in regulation 11(2), and who, without reasonable excuse—
(a) implants or attempts to implant in an equine animal a transponder or a device which falsely purports to be a transponder, or
(b) tampers or otherwise alters a transponder with intent to deceive,
commits an offence.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2019/30/regulation/20 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/equine-animal-identification-scotland-regulations-2019/regulation-20
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