3Definitions

3 Definitions

3 Definitions

(1) In this Regulation—

authorised identifier means—

(a) a veterinary practitioner (other than a veterinary practitioner whose authority to identify companion animals has been withdrawn under clause 11), or

(b) a person who is, for the time being, accredited under Part 2 as an authorised identifier of companion animals.

microchip means a subcutaneous full duplex electronic radio transponder implanted for the purposes of this Regulation.

recognised breeder, in relation to a species of companion animal, means a person who is a member of a recognised breeders’ organisation (within the meaning of Part 9 of the Act) for the species of companion animal.

registration agent means—

(a) a council, or

(b) a person appointed under clause 13 (2).

the Act means the Companion Animals Act 1998.

Note.

The Act and the Interpretation Act 1987 contain definitions and other provisions that affect the interpretation and application of this Regulation.

(2) Notes included in this Regulation do not form part of this Regulation.

cl 3: Am 2020 (305), Sch 1[1].