These Regulations amend the Prohibited Procedures on Protected Animals (Exemptions) (Scotland) Regulations 2010 to insert conditions to be applied to two exempted procedures.

Regulation 2(2) inserts a condition specifying the length of a sheep’s tail which must be retained when it is docked.

Regulation 2(3) inserts a condition relating to the requirements which must be met before a deer’s antlers may be removed.

A business and regulatory impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as it has no impact on the costs of business, charities or the voluntary sector.