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24.—(1) In any proceedings for an offence alleging a contravention of paragraph (1) or (2) of regulation 4 it shall be a defence for the person charged to prove that the beta-agonist or hormonal substance, or product containing the beta-agonist or hormonal substance, the possession of which is alleged is intended for purposes other than administration to an animal.
(2) In any proceedings for an offence alleging a contravention of regulation 8(1) it shall be a defence for the person charged to prove that the beta-agonist or hormonal substance, as appropriate, contained or present in the animal, or which has been administered to the animal was, or was contained in, a product which complies with the requirements of regulation 25 and was administered in accordance with regulation 26, 27 or 28.
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