Where the specimen originates within the Community, the issuing authority for a personal ownership certificate shall be the management authority of the Member State in whose territory the specimen is located.

Where the specimen is introduced from a third country, the issuing authority for a personal ownership certificate shall be the management authority of the Member State of first destination and the issue of that certificate shall be based on the provision of an equivalent document, issued by that third country.

The personal ownership certificate shall include the following text in box 23 or in an appropriate annex to the certificate:

‘Valid for multiple cross-border movements where the specimen is accompanied by its owner. Legal owner to retain original form.

The specimen covered by this certificate may not be sold or otherwise transferred except in accordance with Article 43 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 865/2006. This certificate is non-transferable. If the specimen dies, is stolen, destroyed or lost, or if it is sold or if ownership of the specimen is otherwise transferred, this certificate must be immediately returned to the issuing management authority.

This certificate is not valid unless accompanied by a continuation sheet, which must be stamped and signed by a customs official at each border crossing.

This certificate shall in no way affect the right to adopt stricter national measures regarding restrictions or conditions for the holding/keeping of live animals.’

Where, during a stay in a Member State, an animal covered by a personal ownership certificate gives birth, the management authority of that State shall be notified and shall issue a permit or certificate as appropriate.