8.—(1) The keeper of an animal whose notice of registration has been lost, stolen, destroyed or become illegible shall submit an application for a notice of registration to the Scottish Ministers within 14 days of the date of becoming aware of that fact.
(2) An application for a notice of registration shall be made in such form and manner as is from time to time approved by the Scottish Ministers.
(3) On receipt of a properly completed application the Scottish Ministers shall issue a notice of registration.