http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Eliz2/2-3/46/schedule/FIRST/paragraph/2/enactedProtection of Animals (Anaesthetics) Act 1954LegislationKing's Printer of Acts of Parliament2020-09-24SCHEDULESFIRST SCHEDULEExcepted Operations2The rendering in emergency of first aid for the purpose of saving life or relieving pain.