Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005Show full title

Article 14 Checks and other measures related to journey log to be carried out by the competent authority before long journeys

1. In the case of long journeys between Member States and with third countries for domestic Equidae and domestic animals of bovine, ovine, caprine and porcine species, the competent authority of the place of departure shall:

(a) carry out appropriate checks to verify that:

(i)

transporters indicated in the journey log have the corresponding valid transporter authorisations, the valid certificates of approval for means of transport for long journeys and valid certificates of competence for drivers and attendants;

(ii)

the journey log submitted by the organiser is realistic and indicates compliance with this Regulation;

(b) where the outcome of the checks provided for in point (a) is not satisfactory, require the organiser to change the arrangements for the intended long journey so that it complies with this Regulation;

(c) where the outcome of the checks provided for in point (a) is satisfactory, the competent authority shall stamp the journey log;

(d) send details as soon as possible of the intended long journeys set out in the journey log to the competent authority of the place of destination, of the exit point or of the control post via the information exchange system referred to in Article 20 of Directive 90/425/EEC.

2. By way of derogation to paragraph 1(c), the stamping of the journey log shall not be required for transports using the system referred to in Article 6(9).