The Microchipping of Dogs (Scotland) Regulations 2016
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Citation and commencement
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Interpretation
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Implanter requirements as regards implanting any microchip
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Compliant microchip
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Adverse reaction, migration and failure of a compliant microchip
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Obligation to microchip
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Details to be recorded on databases
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Conditions to be met by a database operator
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Powers of the Scottish Ministers
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Change of keeper
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Authorised person
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Powers of an authorised person
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Offences
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Appeals
2016 No. 58

Animals

Animal Welfare

The Microchipping of Dogs (Scotland) Regulations 2016
Made
28th January 2016
Coming into force
29th January 2016
The Scottish Ministers make the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 26(1), (2) and (3) and 51(2) of the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 and all other powers enabling them to do so.
In accordance with section 26(5) of that Act, the Scottish Ministers have consulted with such persons appearing to them to represent relevant interests and such other persons as the Scottish Ministers consider appropriate.
In accordance with section 51(3) of that Act, a draft of this instrument has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, the Scottish Parliament .
2006 asp 11.
Section 51(3) has been modified by paragraph 5 of schedule 3 to the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 10).