The Microchipping of Dogs (Scotland) Regulations 2016

Authorised person

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11.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the following persons are “authorised persons” for the purposes of these Regulations—

(a)any person authorised in writing by the Scottish Ministers;

(b)any person authorised in writing by a local authority in respect of its area; and

(c)a constable.

(2) A person authorised under paragraph (1)(a) or (b) is only authorised for the purposes of these Regulations to the extent of the purposes mentioned in the authorisation.