# The Microchipping of Dogs (Scotland) Regulations 2016, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: S

Animals
Animal Welfare
Made 28th January 2016
Coming into force 29th January 2016
The Scottish Ministers make the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 26(1), (2) and (3) and 51(2) of the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 and all other powers enabling them to do so.
In accordance with section 26(5) of that Act, the Scottish Ministers have consulted with such persons appearing to them to represent relevant interests and such other persons as the Scottish Ministers consider appropriate.
In accordance with section 51(3) of that Act, a draft of this instrument has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, the Scottish Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2016/58/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/microchipping-of-dogs-scotland-regulations-2016/introduction
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