2017 No. 226

Animals

The Prohibited Procedures on Protected Animals (Exemptions) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2017

Made

Coming into force

The Scottish Ministers make the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 20(5)(b) and 51(2)(b) of the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 20061 and all other powers enabling them to do so.

In accordance with section 20(6) of that Act, they have consulted with such persons appearing to them to represent relevant interests and such other persons as they consider appropriate.

In accordance with section 51(3)2 of that Act, a draft of these Regulations has been laid before and approved by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.