# The Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Practitioners (Registration) Regulations Order of Council 2003, Paragraph 22


A veterinary surgeon who resides within the Republic of Ireland shall pay no retention fee to the Council unless he—
(a) is a member of the College; and
(b) wishes to retain his right to vote in Council elections under the provisions of the Veterinary Surgeons (Agreement with the Republic of Ireland) Order 1988.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3342/schedule/paragraph/22 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/veterinary-surgeons-and-veterinary-practitioners-registration-regulations-order-of-council-2003/schedule/paragraph-22
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