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The Export and Movement Restrictions (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) Regulations 2007

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18.—(1) A veterinary inspector, or inspector acting under the direction of a veterinary inspector, may—

(a)grant a licence; and

(b)amend, suspend or revoke a licence in writing at any time.

(2) The licence—

(a)must be in writing;

(b)may be general or specific; and

(c)may be made subject to such conditions as the veterinary inspector considers necessary to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease.

(3) A person moving any animal under a specific licence granted under these Regulations must—

(a)keep the licence or a copy of it with them at all times during the licensed movement;

(b)on demand by an inspector or veterinary inspector:

(i)produce the licence, or copy;

(ii)allow a copy or extract of the licence to be taken; or

(iii)provide their name or address.

(4) A person moving any animal under a general licence granted under these Regulations must—

(a)keep with them at all times during the licensed movement, a consignment note that contains details of—

(i)the type, and numbers, of animals being moved;

(ii)the date of the movement;

(iii)the name of the consignor;

(iv)the address of the premises from which the movement started;

(v)the name of the consignee; and

(vi)the address of the premises of destination; and

(b)on demand by an inspector or veterinary inspector—

(i)produce the consignment note and allow a copy or extract to be taken; and

(ii)provide their name and address.

(5) Licences granted in Scotland or Wales for activities that can be licensed in England under these Regulations shall have effect in England as if they were licences granted under these Regulations, but an inspector acting under the direction of the Secretary of State may serve a notice on any person moving any animal under such a licence, directing him to move it to or keep it on premises specified in the notice or move it out of England.

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