# The Pigs (Records, Identification and Movement) Order (Northern Ireland) 2012, Article 9: Removing or defacing an identification mark

Extent: N.I.

(1) Subject to paragraph (2), a person shall not remove or deface an identification mark except in accordance with the conditions of a licence issued by the Department.
(2) A person may remove an ear tag if the welfare of the pig requires urgent removal.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2012/67/article/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/pigs-records-identification-and-movement-order-northern-ireland-2012/article-9
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