The Sheep and Goats Spongiform EncephalopathyOrder 1998

Offences

10.  Any person who, without lawful authority or excuse, proof of which shall lie on him—

(a)contravenes or fails to comply with article 3(1), (2) or (4), 4(5) or 9;

(b)fails to comply with any notice served under article 4(1), 5(1) or 6(1);

(c)fails to comply with any condition of a licence issued under article 4(3)(b) or 5(1); or

(d)knowingly causes or permits any such contravention or non-compliance,

commits an offence against the Act.