Criteria for recognition
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3.—(1) In order to become recognised as a recognised organisation, an organisation or association must—
(a)submit an application for recognition as a recognised organisation to the Secretary of State;
(b)maintain or establish a stud book; and
(c)satisfy the criteria referred to in the Schedule to these Regulations.
(2) Subject to regulation 4, the Secretary of State must recognise any organisation or association which satisfies the criteria set out in paragraph (1).