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Statutory Instruments
Animals, England
Animal Welfare
Made
25th April 2023
Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1(2) and (3)
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 12 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006(1), makes the following Regulations.
In accordance with section 12(6) of that Act, the Secretary of State has consulted such persons appearing to the Secretary of State to represent interests concerned as she considers appropriate.
In accordance with section 61(2)(2) of that Act, a draft of these Regulations has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
2006 c. 45. Section 62(1) defines the “appropriate national authority” in relation to England as the Secretary of State.
Section 61(2) was amended by section 1(3) of the Animal Welfare (Service Animals) Act 2019 (c. 15).
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