1.—(1) In accordance with Article 7(1) of Regulation (EC) No. 1760/2000, a keeper shall notify the Scottish Ministers of–
(a)the birth of an animal;
(b)the arrival of an animal from the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Northern Ireland or another member State;
(c)the arrival of an animal imported from a third country.
(2) Notification in accordance with sub-paragraph (1) shall be made by means of an application for a cattle passport in accordance with paragraphs 1 to 4 of Schedule 3.
(3) Failure to comply with this paragraph is an offence.