38.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the occupier of premises on which ruminant animals, pigs or poultry are kept shall record –
(a)the date on which any compost or digestion residue is brought on to those premises;
(b)the quantity and description of the compost or digestion residue;
(c)the land to which the compost or digestion residue is applied;
(d)the date of such application;
(e)the date on which the land is first cropped or the date on which ruminant animals, pigs or poultry were allowed access to the land, whichever is the sooner;
and if he fails to do so he shall be guilty of an offence.
(2) The requirement in paragraph (1) to make records shall not apply in the case of any supply of compost or digestion residue for use at any premises used only as a dwelling.