# Identification and Movement of Sheep and Goats Order (Northern Ireland) 1997, Article 7: Construction of ear tags

Extent: N.I.
Status: prospective

A person shall not attach an ear tag to an animal for the purposes of marking it in compliance with this Order unless the ear tag is constructed in such a way that—
(a) it does not interfere with the well-being of the animal;
(b) any alteration to it can be readily detected; and
(c) it cannot be re-used.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1997/173/article/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/identification-and-movement-of-sheep-and-goats-order-northern-ireland-1997/article-7
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