Regulation 3 Scope

for a purpose other than a commercial purpose;

in pursuance of powers conferred by, or by any instrument made or having effect as if made under, the Animal Health Act 1981^f1;

in the course of a procedure authorised under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986^f2;

by a veterinary surgeon, or a person acting under his direction, where the veterinary surgeon is acting in the exercise of his profession;

on premises forming part of an agricultural holding on which the bird was reared, if the slaughter is by means of dislocation of the neck and without prior stunning; or

of a bird which is not more than 72 hours old.

in the course or furtherance of a business or for reward; or

by, or on behalf of, the purchaser of the bird on premises belonging to, occupied by or under the control of, the seller of the bird; or

in a market place.