The Welfare of Animals (Dog Breeding Establishments and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013

Draft Regulations laid before the Assembly under Section 55(1) of the Welfare of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 2011, for approval by resolution of the Assembly

Draft Statutory Rules of Northern Ireland

2013 No.

Animals

Animal Welfare

The Welfare of Animals (Dog Breeding Establishments and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013

Made

2013

Coming into operation

1st April 2013

The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, in exercise of the powers conferred on it by Sections 12 and 55(3) of the Welfare of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 2011(1) makes the following Regulations.

In accordance with section 12(9) of that Act, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has consulted those persons appearing to it to represent interests with which these Regulations are concerned as it considered appropriate.

In accordance with section 55(1) of that Act, a draft of these Regulations have been laid before and approved by resolution of the Northern Ireland Assembly.