Regulation 3 Exceptions to the prohibition on mutilations

England and Wales

Section 5(1) and (2) of the Act does not apply to a procedure listed in Schedule 1, providing it is carried out—

(a)

in accordance with any relevant requirement in Schedules 2 to 9;

(b)

in such a way as to minimise the pain and suffering it causes to the animal;

F1(c)

in hygienic conditions;

(d)

in accordance with good practice; and

(e)

in accordance with regulation 5, where applicable

Annotations

F1: Reg. 3(c)-(e) substituted for reg. 3(c)(d) (3.6.2008) by Mutilations (Permitted Procedures) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1426), regs. 1(b), 3