S.L. 437.98 Art. 25Non-applicability of derogation.

The derogation to rule 10(2)(b) in terms of the powers delegated to Member States by article 7 of Council Regulation 576/ 2013 to authorise the non-commercial movement into their territory from another Member State of pet animals of the species listed in Part A of Annex I of the same Council Regulation relating to dogs, cats and ferrets shall not be applied. The said rule 10(2)(b) shall be applicable to the dogs, cats and ferrets originating in third countries, and animals of these species younger than fifteen weeks shall not be accepted on importation. The same rule shall also apply to all animals listed in Part A of schedule H that are younger than fifteen weeks and such animals shall not be allowed to travel.