# The Sheep and Goats (Records, Identification and Movement) (Scotland) Order 2009, Article 4: Authorisations

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

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2009/414/article/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sheep-and-goats-records-identification-and-movement-scotland-order-2009/article-4
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