# The Slaughter of Poultry (Licences and Specified Qualifications) Regulations 1991, Regulation 6: Provisional licences


(1) The local authority may grant the applicant a provisional licence if–
(a) the applicant is, in the opinion of the local authority, a fit and proper person to hold a provisional licence, and
(b) the applicant is not below the age of 18 years.
(2) A provisional licence shall authorise a person to slaughter or stun a bird only in the presence of, and in accordance with any directions given by, a person who is–
(a) a veterinary surgeon, or
(b) the holder of a licence granted under regulation 5, or
(c) the holder of such a certificate as is described in Schedule 1 and one or more of the qualifications listed in paragraph 3 of Schedule 2.
(3) A provisional licence shall remain in force for such period not exceeding 3 months as may be specified in the licence and may be renewed once for a like period.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/1676/regulation/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/slaughter-of-poultry-licences-and-specified-qualifications-regulations-1991/regulation-6
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