PART 6Derogations

Collection centres27

1

For the purposes of Article 23(2) of the Community Regulation, no person shall operate a collection centre, as defined in Annex I to the Community Regulation, for the purposes of feeding animal by-products to–

a

dogs from recognised kennels or recognised packs of hounds; or

b

maggots for fishing bait,

unless the premises and the operator of the premises are authorised.

2

The operator of the approved premises shall ensure that–

a

the premises are maintained and operated in accordance with–

i

the conditions of the authorisation; and

ii

the requirements of the Community Regulation and these Regulations; and

b

any person employed by the operator, and any person invited to the premises, complies with those conditions and requirements.

3

Any person who fails to comply with any provision of this regulation shall be guilty of an offence.