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Article 3 Individual ascertainment of value

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(1)

The market value of an animal is to be ascertained by means of a valuation carried out in accordance with this article where the circumstances identified in article 5(3)(a) or (b) of the principal Order apply.

(2)

A valuation is to be carried out—

(a)

by a single valuer appointed jointly by the Secretary of State and the owner of the animal;

(b)

where there is no such joint appointment, by a single valuer appointed by the Secretary of State.

(3)

The appointed valuer must issue to the Secretary of State and the owner of the animal a certificate in writing of the market value of the animal within 14 days of appointment.