# The Sheep and Goats (Records, Identification and Movement) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009, Article 23: Markets

Extent: N.I.

The owner or person in charge of a market shall—
(a) ensure that an animal is not accepted into a market for sale or sold at the market unless it is identified in accordance with this Order;
(b) ensure that an animal is not accepted or exposed for sale or displayed at any market unless—
(i) it is accompanied by a valid copy of a movement document in accordance with Article 21; or
(ii) the movement information is already contained in the centralised computer database in accordance with Article 22;
(c) ensure that all animals are divided into groups of one or more animals immediately upon his arrival at the market and—
(i) a lot number is allocated to each group; and
(ii) the lot number is recorded in the holding register at the market; and
(iii) the lot number is recorded on the movement document which accompanied the animals into the market; or
(iv) where the movement document is not required in accordance with Article 22 the owner or person in charge of a market shall enter the lot number in the centralised computer database;
(d) in respect of any animal leaving the market—
(i) prior to the animal leaving supply the keeper with a copy of the movement document including full details of the holding to which the animal is being consigned and the lot number; and
(ii) unless the movement information is already entered in the centralised computer database in accordance with Article 25 send a copy of the movement document to the Divisional Veterinary Office in accordance with Article 21(1)(b)(ii).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2009/411/article/23 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sheep-and-goats-records-identification-and-movement-order-northern-ireland-2009/article-23
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