Amendment of regulation 24 (processing of semen)

8.  In regulation 24(1)—

(a) renumber the existing paragraph as paragraph (1),

(b) in paragraph (1), as renumbered—

(i) at the end of sub-paragraph (a), omit “or”,

(ii) after sub-paragraph (b) insert—

“; or

(c) unlicensed processing premises.

(2) Semen may only be processed at unlicensed processing premises if it—

(a) is not intended for trade with a member State;

(b) has been collected at—

(i) unlicensed premises in Scotland;

(ii) a domestic collection centre; or

(iii) any premises in another part of the United Kingdom if the collection of semen is in accordance with applicable legislation equivalent to these Regulations and the premises are not approved under such legislation for the collection of semen intended for trade with a member State;

(c) is processed under supervision of—

(i) the centre veterinarian of a licensed collection centre; or

(ii) a veterinary surgeon approved by the Scottish Ministers under paragraph (3) to supervise the processing of semen at unlicensed processing premises.

(3) The Scottish Ministers may approve any veterinary surgeon to supervise the processing of semen at unlicensed processing premises whom they consider competent for that role.

(4) For the purpose of deciding whether to grant an approval under paragraph (3) the Scottish Ministers may require—

(a) an applicant for such an approval to provide such information as the Scottish Ministers consider necessary;

(b) the veterinary surgeon to complete such training as they consider necessary.

(5) The Scottish Ministers may by notice given to the veterinary surgeon revoke an approval under paragraph (3), giving reasons for the revocation.”.

(1)

Regulation 24 was amended by S.S.I. 2019/71.