# The Sheep and Goats (Identification and Traceability) (Scotland) Regulations 2006, Regulation 5: Authorisations


(1) Subject to paragraph (2), any authorisations, approvals or permissions issued under the Council Regulation or these Regulations shall be in writing, may be made subject to conditions and may be amended, suspended or revoked by notice in writing at any time.
(2) Authorisation, approval or permission may be issued otherwise than in writing where this is necessary to prevent pain or suffering to an animal.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2006/73/regulation/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sheep-and-goats-identification-and-traceability-scotland-regulations-2006/regulation-5
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