Welfare of Animals during Transport Order 1992

Powers of an inspector before transport begins

11.—(1) Where an inspector considers that an animal intended to be transported is not fit for the intended journey, either because such transport would contravene article 3 of this Order or for any other reason, he may mark or otherwise identify the animal and may by notice served on the person appearing to him to be in charge of the animal—

(a) prohibit that transport of the animal, either indefinitely or for a period specified in the notice, or

(b) subject to article 3 above, specify conditions under which the animal may be transported.

(2) Where an inspector considers that any person who transports animals in the course of business or trade is about to transport any animal, or cause any animal to be transported, in a way which may cause it injury or unnecessary suffering, or in any way which does not comply with the provisions of this Order or any other Order made under section 37, 38 or 39 of the Act, he may by notice served on the person in charge of the animal—

(a) prohibit such transport, either indefinitely or for the period specified in the notice, or

(b) specify conditions under which the animal may be transported.

(3) It shall be an offence under section 72 of the Act for any person to remove or deface any mark or other identification applied by an inspector under paragraph (1) above.