Format and content of equine IDs
- Ensure equine IDs meet format, security and issuance requirements
UK Statutory Instrument
2018
United Kingdom
The Equine Identification (England) Regulations 2018
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5 compliance obligations
What this Act requires
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Verification of equine IDs
- Issuing bodies must verify equine IDs when asked by the Secretary of State
Transponders
- Only vets may implant transponders into horses
Provision of information by issuing body to Secretary of State
- Provide equine identification data to Secretary of State within 24 hours
Databases
- Enter equine identification data into central database
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Citation, commencement and application
Interpretation
Competent authority and zootechnical authority for the purposes of the EU Regulation
Transfer of ownership of equines
Identification of equines
Applications for IDs
Completion of existing IDs for equines imported into the Great Britain from a country other than Northern Ireland or a member State
Modification of identity details in equine IDs
Requirement to provide ID to a veterinary surgeon treating an equine
Slaughter or death of an equine
Smart cards
Exceptions in respect of certain wild or semi-wild equines
Holding wild or semi-wild equines
Requirement for ID and transponder for wild or semi-wild equines treated with veterinary medicinal products
Wild and semi-wild equines: requirement for ID for movement from designated area
Exception to requirement for ID: wild or semi-wild equines moved for welfare reasons or for slaughter
Requirements for wild or semi-wild equines aged 12 months or over moved for slaughter
Requirements for wild or semi-wild equines moved other than for slaughter
General
Withholding ID from the responsible person
Provision of false or misleading information
Possession of a forged ID
Improper destruction, defacement or alteration, etc
Offences relating to implantation of transponder
Obstruction
Offences by bodies corporate
Offences by partnerships and unincorporated associations
Enforcing authorities
Appointment of inspectors
Inspectors: powers of entry and general powers
Criminal penalties
Choosing to pursue civil sanctions instead of criminal penalties
Application
Compliance notice
Non-compliance penalty notice
Fixed monetary penalty notice
Enforcement costs recovery notice
Information to be provided in or with a notice
Withdrawing and re-issuing a notice
Appeals
Period within which payment is required and power to recover payments
Receipts
Review
Amendment of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013
Revocation of the Horse Passports Regulations 2009
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