[F136B Identification of genetically susceptible sheepE+W
(1)The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision requiring the keeper of any sheep—
(a)to allow an inspector to take a sample from it, for the purpose of establishing its genotype;
(b)to allow an inspector to administer or otherwise attach to it an electronic identification device;
(c)where the genotype of the sheep has been established (whether or not as a result of the exercise of powers conferred by this Part) to keep a record of its genotype.
(2)The regulations may, in particular—
(a)provide that only electronic identification devices of a prescribed kind may be administered or attached;
(b)make provision as to the assistance which an inspector may require the keeper to give to him;
(c)make provision with respect to the testing of samples;
(d)require the issuing and keeping of certificates recording the genotypes of sheep.]
Textual Amendments
F1Pt. 2A (ss. 36A-36M) inserted (14.1.2003) by 2002 c. 42, s. 6, Sch.; S.I. 2002/3044, art. 2