Draft Regulations laid before the Assembly under Section 55(1) of the Welfare of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 for approval
2012 No.
AnimalsAnimal Welfare
The Docking of Working Dogs’ Tails (Certification and Identification) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012
Laid before the Assembly in draft
Made 2012
Coming into operation 2012

The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 5(5), 6(5), (6), (10), and (16) and 11(1), (2) and (3) of the Welfare of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 2011, makes the following Regulations.
2011 c.16 (N.I.)
In accordance with sections 5(6), 6(17) and 11(5) of that Act, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has consulted those persons appearing to represent interests with which these Regulations are concerned as are considered appropriate.
In accordance with section 55(1) of that Act, a draft of this rule has been laid before the Northern Ireland Assembly and approved by a resolution of the Northern Ireland Assembly.