3. Section 5(1) and (2) of the Act does not apply to a procedure listed in Schedules 1 to 11 carried out by a lay person, providing it is carried out—
(a)in accordance with any relevant requirement in those Schedules;
(b)in such a way as to minimise the pain and suffering it causes to the protected animal;
(c)in hygienic conditions; and
(d)in accordance with best practice.