CHAPTER IVAUTHORISATION
Section 1Requirements for breeders, suppliers and users
Article 20Authorisation of breeders, suppliers and users
1
Member States shall ensure that all breeders, suppliers and users are authorised by, and registered with, the competent authority. Such authorisation may be granted for a limited period.
Authorisation shall be granted only if the breeder, supplier or user and its establishment is in compliance with the requirements of this Directive.
2
The authorisation shall specify the person responsible for ensuring compliance with the provisions of this Directive and the person or persons referred to in Article 24(1) and in Article 25.
3
Renewal of the authorisation shall be required for any significant change to the structure or the function of an establishment of a breeder, supplier or user that could negatively affect animal welfare.
4
Member States shall ensure that the competent authority is notified of any changes of the person or persons referred to in paragraph 2.