PART 2Notification of holding

Notification of holdings3

1

An occupier of a holding who begins to keep cattle on that holding, and any person who takes over the occupation of a holding where cattle are kept, must notify the Secretary of State within one month of—

a

his name and address; and

b

the address of the holding.

2

When he receives notification under paragraph (1) the Secretary of State must issue a herdmark for each holding.

3

The occupier must notify the Secretary of State of any change to the information in paragraph (1) within one month.

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Any person who fails to comply with paragraph (1) or (3) is guilty of an offence.