7.—(1) The owner of a horse that was born on or before 30 November 2004 who does not already have a passport for that horse must apply for a passport for it before 14 February 2005, or by six months after its birth, whichever is the later.
(2) The owner of a horse that was born after 30 November 2004 must obtain a passport for it on or before 31 December of the year of its birth, or by six months after its birth, whichever is the later.