UK Statutory Instrument 2023 United Kingdom

The Microchipping of Cats and Dogs (England) Regulations 2023

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s.001

Citation, commencement, extent and application

s.002

Interpretation

s.003

Obligation to microchip

s.004

Exception to the obligation to microchip

s.005

Form of a microchip

s.006

Details to be recorded on databases

s.007

Conditions to be met by a database operator

s.008

Powers of the Secretary of State

s.009

Change of keeper

s.010

Implanting of microchips

s.011

Adverse reaction and failure of microchip

s.012

Authorised person

s.013

Powers of an authorised person

s.014

Offences

s.015

Appeals

s.016

Corporate bodies, partnerships and unincorporated associations

s.017

Review

s.018

Revocation

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