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2.—(1) The Eels (England and Wales) Regulations 2009(1) are amended as follows.
(2) In paragraph (1) of regulation 6 (exports)—
(a)omit “and” immediately preceding sub-paragraph (c);
(b)at the end, add—
“;
(d)ensure that the eels they export are accompanied by a copy of the certificate prepared under sub-paragraph (c); and
(e)retain all certificates prepared under this paragraph for 12 months from the date of the certificate and allow the Agency to inspect those certificates at any reasonable time”.
(3) In paragraph (2) of regulation 6, for “October 2009”, substitute “March 2010”.
(4) For regulation 7 (duties on consignees), substitute—
7.—(1) A person must not accept a consignment of live eels that has been imported into England and Wales unless the consignment is accompanied by—
(a)a certificate prepared under regulation 5; and
(b)where live eels from another imported consignment have been added to the consignment, a copy of the certificate prepared under regulation 5 in relation to that other consignment.
(2) The consignee must retain all certificates and (where applicable) copies of certificates for 12 months from the date of the document and allow the Agency to inspect those documents at any reasonable time.
(3) Failure to comply with paragraph (1) or (2) is an offence.”.
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