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This is a draft item of legislation. This draft has since been made as a UK Statutory Instrument: The Microchipping of Dogs (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 No. 121
Draft Regulations laid before Parliament under section 61(2) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
Draft Statutory Instruments
Animals, England
Animal Welfare
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The Secretary of State, being the appropriate national authority in relation to England, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 12 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006(1), makes the following Regulations.
In accordance with section 12(6) of that Act, the Secretary of State has consulted such persons appearing to the Secretary of State to represent interests concerned as he considers appropriate.
In accordance with section 61(2) of that Act, a draft of these Regulations has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
2006 c. 45. Section 61(2) was amended by section 1(3) of the Animal Welfare (Service Animals) Act 2019 c. 15. Section 62(1) defines the “appropriate nation authority” in relation to England as the Secretary of State.
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