- Latest available (Revised)
- Original (As made)
This is the original version (as it was originally made). This item of legislation is currently only available in its original format.
43. Where a primate is to be transported or is being transported, the licence holder must ensure that—
(a)the means of transport and the crates or container in which the primate is to be transported are appropriate;
(b)the facilities for loading and unloading the crate or container containing the primate onto or from the means of transport are appropriate;
(c)the primate is physically assessed by a veterinarian to be fit to travel immediately before the primate is loaded onto the vehicle;
(d)the primate is monitored and given treatment during the journey in accordance with the instructions of the veterinarian that assessed it as fit to travel, unless a veterinarian is present to monitor and give treatment throughout the journey;
(e)the length of the journey is minimised as far as is possible;
(f)the primate is not left unattended at any point during the journey; and
(g)the enclosure at the place of destination is suitable for the primate.
Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.
Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.
Explanatory Memorandum sets out a brief statement of the purpose of a Statutory Instrument and provides information about its policy objective and policy implications. They aim to make the Statutory Instrument accessible to readers who are not legally qualified and accompany any Statutory Instrument or Draft Statutory Instrument laid before Parliament from June 2004 onwards.
Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including: