# The Sheep and Goats (Records, Identification and Movement) (Scotland) Order 2009, Article 32: Removal of metal eartags

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No person may remove a metal eartag from the ear of an animal unless it is necessary to do so for the welfare of that animal.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2009/414/article/32 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sheep-and-goats-records-identification-and-movement-scotland-order-2009/article-32
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