# The Zoonoses Order 1989, Article 9: Offences


Any person who, without lawful authority or excuse, proof of which shall lie on him, –
(a) defaces, obliterates or removes any mark applied to any animal, poultry or carcase under article 5(2) of this Order;
(b) contravenes any provision of this Order or any provision of a licence issued or of a notice served under this Order; or
(c) fails to comply with any such provision or with any condition of such a licence or notice; or
(d) causes or permits any such contravention or non-compliance, commits an offence against the Act.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989/285/article/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/zoonoses-order-1989/article-9
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