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Statutory Instruments

2023 No. 468

Animals, England

Animal Welfare

The Microchipping of Cats and Dogs (England) Regulations 2023

Made

25th April 2023

Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1(2) and (3)

The Secretary of State, 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 she considers appropriate.

In accordance with section 61(2)(2) of that Act, a draft of these Regulations has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

(1)

2006 c. 45. Section 62(1) defines the “appropriate national authority” in relation to England as the Secretary of State.

(2)

Section 61(2) was amended by section 1(3) of the Animal Welfare (Service Animals) Act 2019 (c. 15).