Draft Regulations laid before the Scottish Parliament under section 51(3) of the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 for approval by resolution of the Scottish Parliament. This draft Scottish Statutory Instrument replaces the one laid on 5th June 2008 and is being issued free to all known recipients of that instrument.

2009 No.

ANIMALSANIMAL WELFARE

The Licensing of Animal Dealers (Young Cats and Young Dogs) (Scotland) Regulations 2009

Made

Coming into force in accordance with Regulation 1

The Scottish Ministers make the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 26(1), (2) and (3), 27(1), (3), (4), (5)(a), (6), (7) and (8) and 51(2) of the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 20061 and all other powers enabling them to do so.

In accordance with sections 26(5) and 27(9) of that Act, they have consulted with such persons appearing to them to represent relevant interests and such other persons as they consider appropriate.

In accordance with section 51(3) of that Act, a draft of this instrument has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, the Scottish Parliament.