Collection centres
27.—(1) For the purposes of Article 23(2) of the Community Regulation, no person shall operate a collection centre, as defined in Annex I to the Community Regulation, for the purposes of feeding animal by-products to–
(a)dogs from recognised kennels or recognised packs of hounds; or
(b)maggots for fishing bait,
unless the premises and the operator of the premises are authorised.
(2) The operator of the approved premises shall ensure that–
(a)the premises are maintained and operated in accordance with–
(i)the conditions of the authorisation; and
(ii)the requirements of the Community Regulation and these Regulations; and
(b)any person employed by the operator, and any person invited to the premises, complies with those conditions and requirements.
(3) Any person who fails to comply with any provision of this regulation shall be guilty of an offence.