PART 2Movement between member States

Preparation of a health certificate6

1

In order to prepare a health certificate for the consignment of an animal or genetic material to another member State, the person intending to dispatch the consignment must apply to the Scottish Ministers for a uniquely numbered certificate.

2

The certificate must then be completed by a person authorised to do so by the Scottish Ministers, in accordance with the instructions sent by the Scottish Ministers with the certificate.

3

The person completing the certificate must ensure that the conditions specified in the certificate are fulfilled and that all necessary examinations have been carried out.

4

If everything is in order the person must sign the certificate.

5

No person may sign a certificate unless authorised by the Scottish Ministers.

6

No person may sign a certificate knowing it to be false, or not believing it to be true.