2023 No. 468
Animals, EnglandAnimal Welfare
The Microchipping of Cats and Dogs (England) Regulations 2023
Made
Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1(2) and (3)
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 12 of the Animal Welfare Act 20061, makes the following Regulations.
In accordance with section 12(6) of that Act, the Secretary of State has consulted such persons appearing to the Secretary of State to represent interests concerned as she considers appropriate.
In accordance with section 61(2)2 of that Act, a draft of these Regulations has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.