# The Welfare of Animals at Markets Order 1990, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order makes provision for the welfare of animals in markets. In a market it is an offence to permit an unfit animal to be exposed for sale (article 5), to cause or permit any injury or unnecessary suffering to an animal (article 6), to handle or tie animals in a particular way (article 7), to use excessive force to control an animal (the use of sticks and goads is also restricted) (article 8) or knowingly to obstruct an animal or wantonly annoy an animal (article 9).
The market operator must ensure that animals are properly penned and caged (article 10), adequately provided with lighting and bedding (article 12), and that there is accommodation for unfit animals (article 16). Duties are placed on the owner (or his duly authorised agent) or the person in charge of the animal to ensure that it is adequately fed and watered (article 11). It is the duty of the market authority to provide covered accommodation (article 13) and other facilities (article 15) including ramps for the purpose of loading and unloading animals out of a vehicle (article 19). There are specified restrictions on the sale of calves (article 14).
Provision is made for the detention and treatment of unfit animals (article 17), for an inspector to mark, or cause to be marked, an animal for identification purposes (article 18)and for offences (article 20).
The Markets (Protection of Animals) Order 1964, as amended, and other miscellaneous provisions concerned with the protection of animals and poultry are revoked (article 23).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1990/2628/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/welfare-of-animals-at-markets-order-1990/note
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