# The Sheep and Goats (Records, Identification and Movement) (England) Order 2009, Article 3: Competent authority

Extent: E+W+S

The Secretary of State is the competent authority for the purposes of the Council Regulation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/3219/article/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sheep-and-goats-records-identification-and-movement-england-order-2009/article-3
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