(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order, which applies in relation to Wales, amends the Sheep and Goats Identification and Movement (Interim Measures) (Wales) (No. 2) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/2302 (W.27)).
The main changes made to the Order are—
(a) amendment of the date that the Order ceases to have effect (from 1st February 2003 to 1st April 2003) (article 3);
(b) amendment of the definition of F, R and Origin Marks to include an individual identification number for the sheep or goat, but only for sheep or goats that have not already had one of these marks applied before this Order comes into effect on 31st January 2003.
A regulatory appraisal has not been prepared for this Order.