# The Sales, Markets and Lairs Order (Northern Ireland) 1975, Article 9: Provision of covered accommodation for calves, dairy cows in milk and swine


(1) Subject to the provisions of Article 11 no person shall keep or permit to be kept a calf, dairy cow in milk or swine in a market or lair otherwise than in accommodation approved under this Article.
(2) Subject to the provisions of Article 11 the market authority of every market in which calves, dairy cows in milk or swine are exposed for sale, and the lairage authority of every lair at a port or airport shall, for the purpose of protecting such animals from unnecessary suffering by exposure to adverse weather including excessive exposure to direct sunlight, provide or cause to be provided for them in the market or lair adequate covered accommodation, with adjustable ventilation, approved by the Department in accordance with the provisions of this Article.
(3) Before giving approval the Department shall be satisfied that the accommodation is adequate in design, construction and extent for the purpose referred to in paragraph 2 and for the number of calves, dairy cows in milk and swine presented for sale in the market or held in the lair at any one time.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1975/294/article/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sales-markets-and-lairs-order-northern-ireland-1975/article-9
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