
1 
These Regulations may be cited as the Cattle Identification (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2007 and shall come into force on 29th June 2007.
2 
The Cattle Identification (Scotland) Regulations 2007 are amended in accordance with regulations 3 to 7.
3 
In regulation 4 (notification by keepers)–
(a) in paragraph (2), for “in accordance” substitute “under”; and
(b) after paragraph (2) insert–“
(3) Failure to comply with this regulation is an offence.”.
4 
At the end of regulations 11 (power to restrict movements) and 12(2) (slaughter of animals without identification), insert “, and failure to comply with such notice is an offence”.
5 
In Schedule 2, paragraph 2(2) (notification of movement), after “moved” insert “on to or”.
6 
In Schedule 3, for paragraph 7(5) (replacement cattle passports), substitute–“
(5) Failure to comply with sub-paragraph (1) or (4) is an offence.”.
7 
For paragraphs 12 and 13 of Schedule 3 (alteration and misuse of documents), substitute–“
12 
It is an offence to alter any information in an identification document, movement card or movement document with intent to deceive, or to deface such a document.
13 
It is an offence to use an identification document, movement card or movement document in relation to an animal other than the animal for which it was issued.”.
RICHARD LOCHHEAD
A member of the Scottish Executive
St Andrew’s House,
Edinburgh
5th June 2007