EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order is made in exercise of powers conferred by the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16). It assigns two additional functions to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (the Board). It enables the Board to manage a database covering the identification, movement and health of animals. It also enables the board to allocate unique identification codes for use by manufacturers of means of identifying animals, such as ear tags.
An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private or voluntary sector is foreseen.