Part 3AIdentification codes

Part 3A—Identification codes 26A—Requirement for identification codes (1) The regulations may provide for a scheme for the allocation by the Chief Inspector of codes identifying— (a) places where livestock or livestock of a specified class may be kept or handled; and (b) stock agents. (2) Without limiting the generality of subsection (1), the regulations may provide for— (a) the determination at the discretion of the Chief Inspector of the boundaries of a place allocated an identification code and the variation of those boundaries; and (b) the period for which an identification code remains active and the renewal of an identification code; and (c) the persons who may apply for the allocation or renewal of an identification code or who may make other applications relating to an identification code; and (d) the cancellation of an identification code; and (e) the association of other codes identifying livestock with an identification code; and (f) the keeping of a register of identification codes and other information and the circumstances in which information on the register may or may not be made available. (3) If a person does not have a current identification code as required by the regulations, the person is guilty of an offence.