# The Horse Identification (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (revoked)

S.S.I. 2009/231 · made 3 June 2009 · revised to 28 March 2019

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PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/horse-identification-scotland-regulations-2009-revoked/pdf/ssi_20090231_en.pdf; Executive Note https://openlegislation.uk/horse-identification-scotland-regulations-2009-revoked/pdf/ssien_20090231_en.pdf

## Introductory text

ANIMALS
Made 3rd June 2009
Laid before the Scottish Parliament 4th June 2009
Coming into force 1st July 2009
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## Part 1: Introduction

## 1 Citation, commencement and extent

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## 2 Interpretation

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## Part 2: Enforcement of the Commission Regulation

## 3 Competent authority

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## 4 Sale of horses

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## 5 Identification of horses

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## 6 Time limit for applying for an identification document

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## 7 Application for duplicate and replacement identification documents

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## 8 Importation

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## 9 Detecting previous marking

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## 10 Transponders

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## 11 Restriction on movement of horses without an identification document

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## 12 Movement to slaughter

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## 13 Issue of duplicate and replacement identification documents

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## 14 Return of identification document upon death

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## 15 Procedure by the issuing body on death

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## 16 Permitted treatment for horses intended for human consumption

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## 17 Databases

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## 18 Prohibitions

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## 19 Horses living under wild or semi-wild conditions

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## Part 3: Enforcement

## 20 Enforcement

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## 21 Powers of entry

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## 22 Obstruction

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## 23 Penalties

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## 24 Offences by bodies corporate, partnerships and unincorporated associations

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## 25 Revocations

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## Signature

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## Explanatory note

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2009/231 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/horse-identification-scotland-regulations-2009-revoked
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