Article 17 Replacement of an identification mark

(1)

Subject to paragraph (2), no person may, unless authorised by the Scottish Ministers, replace an identification mark applied or attached under this Order.

(2)

A keeper must replace an identification mark if it has—

(a)

become illegible;

(b)

been removed for welfare reasons; or

(c)

been lost.

(3)

Any person replacing an identification mark must either—

(a)

apply an identical identification mark; or

(b)

apply a new identification mark and cross-refer the new identification mark with the original identification mark in the holding register.