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Any Person also bound by 2338 other Acts (top 5 shown)

Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 169 duties
Merchant Shipping Act 1995 1995 144 duties
Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 101 duties
Road Traffic Act 1988 1988 95 duties
Air Navigation Order 2016 2016 95 duties

Occupiers also bound by 259 other Acts (top 5 shown)

The Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021 2021 39 duties
Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (England) (No. 2) Order 2006 2006 34 duties
The Welfare of Animals (Slaughter or Killing) Regulations 1995 1995 34 duties
Highways Act 1980 1980 23 duties
Nitrate Pollution Prevention Regulations 2015 2015 18 duties

What this Act requires

Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.

Part 1

Browse 4 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement

s.003

Exceptions

s.art001

Title, application and commencement

s.art002

Interpretation

s.emergency measures

Emergency measures

Part 2

s.004

Restrictions on the movement of cattle, sheep and goats

Unlimited fine

Observe 6-day livestock movement standstill Any Person

s.005

Restrictions on the movement of pigs

Observe standstill periods before moving pigs Any Person

s.008

Isolation facilities

Follow rules for animal isolation and species separation Any Person

s.010

Restrictions on movements to and from slaughterhouses

Comply with movement restrictions to and from slaughterhouses Any Person

Browse 4 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement

s.006

Permitted movements during standstill

s.007

Movements that do not trigger a standstill period

s.009

Marking sheep and goats travelling to shows or exhibitions

s.011

Sole occupancy groups

Part 3 — Licences

s.014

Specific licences

Unlimited fine

Comply with movement and record-keeping rules for specific animal licences Occupier

s.016

Copies of licences

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Local authorities must keep copies of animal movement licences Local authority

s.art015

Movement documents for deer

Keep and report deer movement records Occupier

Browse 5 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement

s.012

Requirement for a licence to move animals

s.013

Notices prohibiting movement under a general licence

s.015

General licences

s.017

Compliance with licences, etc.

s.018

Cross-border movements of animals into England

Part 4 — Miscellaneous and enforcement

s.019

Licences, permits and authorisations

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Secretary of State and inspectors must issue animal movement licences in writing Crown / Minister / Government department

s.020

Cleansing and disinfection

Provide cleaning and disinfection facilities for moved animals Occupier

s.021

Change of occupation of premises

Care for livestock during movement restrictions on new premises Any Person

Browse 3 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement

s.022

Enforcement

s.023

Revocations

s.024

Review

Schedules

s.002

Movements on to premises that do not trigger the standstill period

Ensure specific isolation and declaration rules are met to avoid standstill Occupier

s.sch001

Movement of rams and bulls for breeding

Comply with conditions for moving rams and bulls for breeding to market Any Person

s.sch002

Return of breeding rams and bulls from a market

Isolate breeding rams and bulls for 6 days after market return Any Person

s.sch002

Arrival of rams and bulls for breeding

Isolate breeding rams or bulls and submit a declaration Any Person

Authoritative sources published by regulators or government explaining this legislation.

DAERA animal health and welfare (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
Welsh Government animal health and welfare (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
EID Cymru sheep and goat reporting (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
APHIS NI cattle movement reporting (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
ScotEID cattle movement reporting (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
Soil Association organic poultry standards (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
Red Tractor Assurance (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance

Enforcement and responsible bodies

The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.

APHA

Primary

Animal and Plant Health Agency

Safeguards animal and plant health for the benefit of people, environment and economy. Issues export health certificates, manages disease outbreaks, operates veterinary …

DEFRA

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Government department responsible for environmental protection, food production and standards, agriculture, fisheries, and rural communities. Sets environmental policy and works with agencies …

Connected legislation

parent Act

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Made under

Animal Health Act 1981 1981 Primary Act

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