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Member States may allow animals used or intended to be used in procedures to be rehomed, or returned to a suitable habitat or husbandry system appropriate to the species, provided that the following conditions are met:
the state of health of the animal allows it;
there is no danger to public health, animal health or the environment; and
appropriate measures have been taken to safeguard the well-being of the animal.