Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order (Northern Ireland) 1997
S.R. 1997/346 · Made 25 July 1997 · Extends to Northern Ireland
ANIMALS
Made 25th July 1997
Coming into operation 1st September 1997
The Department of Agriculture, in exercise of the powers conferred on it by Articles 5(1)(k), 19(b), (c), (e), (i) and (j), 21, 23, 23A(1) and (2)f1, 44 and 60(1)f2 of the Diseases of Animals (Northern Ireland) Order 1981f3 and of every other power enabling it in that behalf, hereby makes the following Order:
Annotations to the whole text
Footnotes
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As inserted by S.I. 1984/702 (N.I. 2) Article 17(4)
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As substituted by S.I. 1994/1891 (N.I. 6) Article 23(1)
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S.I. 1981/1115 (N.I. 22) as amended by S.I. 1984/702 (N.I. 2) Article 17(3) and S.I. 1994/1891 (N.I. 6) Articles 23(1) and (2) and 24(1) and Schedule and modified by S.R. 1994 No. 161 Article 4
Contents
- 1Citation and commencement Not yet in force
- 2Interpretation Not yet in force
- 3Application Not yet in force
- 4General provisions on the protection of animals during transport Not yet in force
- 5Space allowance Not yet in force
- 6Fitness of animals to travel Not yet in force
- 7Treatment of sick animals Not yet in force
- 8Feeding and watering, travelling times and rest periods Not yet in force
- 9Accompaniment of vertebrate animals by competent persons Not yet in force
- 10Duties on transporters Not yet in force
- 11International standards and guidelines Not yet in force
- 12Licences and registration Not yet in force
- 13Route plans Not yet in force
- 14Animal transport certificate Not yet in force
- 15Exceptions Not yet in force
- 16Third countries Not yet in force
- 17Powers of an inspector Not yet in force
- 18Production of plans Not yet in force
- 19Revocations Not yet in force
- Signature
- Schedule 1 Not yet in force
- Part I: General requirements for the construction and maintenance of means of transport and receptacles for all mammals and birds Not yet in force
- 1Avoidanc e of injury and suffering Not yet in force
- 2Substantial construction Not yet in force
- 3Size and height Not yet in force
- 4Floors Not yet in force
- 5Weather and sea conditions Not yet in force
- 6Projections and sharp edges Not yet in force
- 7Cleanliness Not yet in force
- 8Escape-proof Not yet in force
- 9Noise and vibration Not yet in force
- 10Lighting Not yet in force
- 11Electrical fittings Not yet in force
- 12Use of partitions Not yet in force
- 13Design of partitions Not yet in force
- 14Special provisions for rail wagons Not yet in force
- 15Special provisions for rail wagons Not yet in force
- 16Special provisions for rail wagons Not yet in force
- 17Special provisions for transport by water or air Not yet in force
- 18Additional provisions for transport by water Not yet in force
- 19Additional provisions for transport by water Not yet in force
- 20Additional provisions for transport by water Not yet in force
- 21Additional provisions for transport by water Not yet in force
- 22Additional provisions for transport by water Not yet in force
- Part II: General provisions for the transport of all mammals and birds Not yet in force
- 23Jolting Not yet in force
- 24Loading and unloading Not yet in force
- 25Emergency unloading equipment Not yet in force
- 26Segregation of animals and goods Not yet in force
- 27Disposal of waste Not yet in force
- 28Litter Not yet in force
- 29Labelling of receptacles Not yet in force
- 30Securing of receptacles Not yet in force
- 31Humane slaughter on vessels and aircraft Not yet in force
- 32Attendants Not yet in force
- Schedule 2 Not yet in force
- Part I: Additional requirements for the construction and maintenance of means of transport and receptacles for cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and horses Not yet in force
- 1Size and height Not yet in force
- 2Ventilation Not yet in force
- 3Inspection of interior of receptacles Not yet in force
- 4Special provisions for vehicles Not yet in force
- 5Special provisions for vehicles Not yet in force
- 6Special provisions for vehicles Not yet in force
- 7Special provisions for vehicles Not yet in force
- 8Special provisions for vehicles Not yet in force
- 9Approval of receptacles and pens on vessels Not yet in force
- Part II: Additional requirements for the transport of cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and horses Not yet in force
- 10Loading equipment Not yet in force
- 11Internal ramps and means of lifting Not yet in force
- 12Tying Not yet in force
- 13Tying Not yet in force
- 14Segregation of animals Not yet in force
- 15Restrictions on lifting, dragging and use of force on animals Not yet in force
- 16Duties of attendants Not yet in force
- 17Special provisions for horses Not yet in force
- 18Special provisions for horses Not yet in force
- 19Special provisions for horses Not yet in force
- 20Special provisions for horses Not yet in force
- 21Special provisions for horses Not yet in force
- 22Special provisions for transport by rail Not yet in force
- 23Special provisions for transport by water Not yet in force
- 24Special provisions for transport by water Not yet in force
- Schedule 3 Not yet in force
- Part I: Additional requirements for the construction and maintenance of means of transport and receptacles for poultry and domestic birds and domestic rabbits Not yet in force
- 1Ventilation Not yet in force
- 2Special provisions for receptacles Not yet in force
- 3Special provisions for receptacles Not yet in force
- 4Special provisions for receptacles Not yet in force
- 5Special provisions for receptacles Not yet in force
- Part II: Additional requirements for the transport of poultry and domestic birds and domestic rabbits Not yet in force
- 6Lifting of poultry and domestic birds Not yet in force
- 7Tying of poultry and domestic birds Not yet in force
- 8Segregation of rabbits Not yet in force
- 9Segregation of poultry and domestic birds Not yet in force
- Schedule 4 Not yet in force
- Part I: Additional requirements for the construction and maintenance of means of transport and receptacles for domestic dogs and domestic cats Not yet in force
- 1Ventilation Not yet in force
- 2Special provision for receptacles Not yet in force
- 3Size and height Not yet in force
- 4Special provisions for vehicles Not yet in force
- 5Special provisions for vehicles Not yet in force
- Part II: Additional requirements for the transport of domestic dogs and domestic cats Not yet in force
- 6Segregation of species Not yet in force
- 7Duties of attendants Not yet in force
- 8Special provisions for transport by water Not yet in force
- Schedule 5 Not yet in force
- Part I: Additional requirements for the construction and maintenance of means of transport and receptac les of mammals and birds not covered by Schedules 2, 3 and 4 Not yet in force
- 1Ventilation Not yet in force
- 2Size and height Not yet in force
- 3Special provisions for receptacles Not yet in force
- 4Special provisions for vehicles Not yet in force
- 5Special provisions for vehicles Not yet in force
- 6Special provisions for vehicles Not yet in force
- 7Special provisions for vehicles Not yet in force
- Part II: Additional requirements for the transport of mammals and birds not covered by Schedules 2, 3 and 4 Not yet in force
- 8Loading equipment Not yet in force
- 9Movement from floor to floor Not yet in force
- 10Segregation of species Not yet in force
- 11Duties of attendants Not yet in force
- 12Notice describing an animal Not yet in force
- 13Special provision for transport by water Not yet in force
- 14Sedation Not yet in force
- 15Conditioning of animals Not yet in force
- 16Birds in semi-darkness Not yet in force
- 17Stacking of receptacles for marine mammals Not yet in force
- Schedule 6Other vertebrate animals and cold-blooded animals Not yet in force
- Schedule 7 Not yet in force
- Part I: Watering and feeding intervals, journey times and resting periods for horses (except registered horses), cattle, sheep, pigs and goats Not yet in force
- 1Paragraph 1 Not yet in force
- 2Paragraph 2 Not yet in force
- 3Paragraph 3 Not yet in force
- 4Paragraph 4 Not yet in force
- 5Paragraph 5 Not yet in force
- 6Paragraph 6 Not yet in force
- 7Paragraph 7 Not yet in force
- Part II: Additional provisions relating to the transport of animals through a market where documentation is unavailable for the whole period of the journey Not yet in force
- 8Paragraph 8 Not yet in force
- 9Paragraph 9 Not yet in force
- 10Paragraph 10 Not yet in force
- 11Paragraph 11 Not yet in force
- 12Paragraph 12 Not yet in force
- 13Paragraph 13 Not yet in force
- 14Paragraph 14 Not yet in force
- 15Paragraph 15 Not yet in force
- 16Paragraph 16 Not yet in force
- Schedule 8: Knowledge and ability to be possessed by a “competent person” Not yet in force
- 1Paragraph 1 Not yet in force
- 2Paragraph 2 Not yet in force
- 3Paragraph 3 Not yet in force
- 4Paragraph 4 Not yet in force
- 5Paragraph 5 Not yet in force
- 6Paragraph 6 Not yet in force
- 7Paragraph 7 Not yet in force
- 8Paragraph 8 Not yet in force
- 9Paragraph 9 Not yet in force
- 10Paragraph 10 Not yet in force
- 11Paragraph 11 Not yet in force
- 12Paragraph 12 Not yet in force
- 13Paragraph 13 Not yet in force
- 14Paragraph 14 Not yet in force
- 15Paragraph 15 Not yet in force
- Schedule 9: Provisions relating to licences Not yet in force
- 1Specific and general licences Not yet in force
- 2Licence holder to be a fit person Not yet in force
- 3Suspension and revocation Not yet in force
- 4Written representations to the Department Not yet in force
- 5Appointed persons Not yet in force
- 6Duty to notify changes Not yet in force
- 7Interpretation Not yet in force
- Schedule 10: Information to be Provided on the Route Plan Not yet in force
- Section 1 — Information to be completed before the journey Not yet in force
- 1Paragraph 1 Not yet in force
- 2Paragraph 2 Not yet in force
- 3Paragraph 3 Not yet in force
- 4Paragraph 4 Not yet in force
- 5Paragraph 5 Not yet in force
- 6Paragraph 6 Not yet in force
- 7Paragraph 7 Not yet in force
- 8Paragraph 8 Not yet in force
- 9Paragraph 9 Not yet in force
- 10Paragraph 10 Not yet in force
- 11Paragraph 11 Not yet in force
- Section 2 — Information to be completed during the journey Not yet in force
- 12Paragraph 12 Not yet in force
- 13Paragraph 13 Not yet in force
- 14Paragraph 14 Not yet in force
- 15Paragraph 15 Not yet in force
- Schedule 11Form of undertaking Not yet in force
- Schedule 12Revocations Not yet in force
- Explanatory note