# The Pigs (Records, Identification and Movement) Order 2011, Article 2: Interpretation

Extent: E+W+S

In this Order—
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“CPH number” means the county parish holding number assigned to a holding by the Secretary of State;
"the database operator” means the operator nominated by the Secretary of State under article 12(A1);
“herdmark” means an alphanumeric code issued by the Secretary of State under article 4(2);
“holding” means any establishment, construction or, in the case of an open air farm, any place in which pigs are held, kept or handled;
“identification mark” means an eartag or tattoo which complies with article 6;
“keeper” means any person having care and control of pigs, whether on a temporary or permanent basis, but does not include a person who only transports pigs;
“MLCSL” means Meat and Livestock Commercial Services Limited.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2154/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/pigs-records-identification-and-movement-order-2011/article-2
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