25Transfer of export records

25 Transfer of export records

(1) An exporter may, by notice given to the Secretary before the end of the 7 November after the end of the performance period for a quota year, transfer to another exporter all or part of the relevant weight of the person’s exports of mutton, lamb or goatmeat from an EU‑accredited establishment in the performance period, other than exports for which a certificate was issued under section 19 or 20.

Note: The transfers are taken into account in working out the transferee’s accredited exports, and total accredited exports, for the quota year (see section 12).

(2) The notice must state: (a) the name of the person transferring the weight; and (b) the transferee’s name; and (c) the relevant weight, in kilograms, to be transferred. (3) The notice must be: (a) given: (i) in the approved manner (if any) and approved form (if any); or (ii) if there is no approved manner and no approved form—in writing; and (b) accompanied by any information or documents required by the Secretary.