Offences relating to implantation of transponderI120

A person who does not meet the minimum qualification for implantation of a transponder as referred to in regulation 11(2), and who, without reasonable excuse—

a

implants or attempts to implant in an equine animal a transponder or a device which falsely purports to be a transponder, or

b

tampers or otherwise alters a transponder with intent to deceive,

commits an offence.