28Offences regarding animals previously implanted

28 Offences regarding animals previously implanted

(1) A person must not implant a permanent identification device into a prescribed animal if the person is aware that the animal has already been implanted with a permanent identification device unless—

(a) the person is reasonably satisfied that the implanted device is not functioning correctly; or

(b) the implanted device does not uniquely identify the animal; or

(c) the implanted device has migrated outside the areas of the animal specified in regulation 27(2); or

(d) the implanted device is a permanent identification device referred to in regulation 22(b).

(2) If a person who intends to implant, or has implanted, a permanent identification device into a prescribed animal detects another permanent identification device in the animal, the person must—

(a) notify the licence holder holding the records associated with that other permanent identification device of that fact; and

(b) if known, provide that licence holder with the name, address and telephone number of the person who presented the animal for implantation.