# The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013, Regulation 27: Supply of an unauthorised veterinary medicinal product

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) No person may supply an unauthorised veterinary medicinal product.
(2) This regulation does not apply to—
(a) a veterinary medicinal product prescribed by a veterinary surgeon under the cascade; or
(b) a product supplied in accordance with a certificate granted by the Secretary of State under these Regulations.
(3) It is a defence for a person charged with failing to comply with paragraph (1) to prove that the supply was for the purposes of research or development of a veterinary medicinal product.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/2033/regulation/27 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/veterinary-medicines-regulations-2013/regulation-27
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