S.L. 437.19 Art. 3Authoritiestogrant approval.

(1) The authorities of the territory of Malta must grant official approval to any breeders’ association or breeding organisation which maintains or establishes herd-books if it meets the conditions laid down in the Schedule.

(2) However, in the territory of Malta or a Member State in which in respect of a given breed one or more officially-approved breeders’ associations or breeding organisations already exist, the authorities concerned may refuse to recognise a new breeders’ association or breeding organisation if it endangers the preservation of the breed or jeopardises the zootechnical programme of the existing association or organisation. In such a case, the competent authorities shall inform the European Commission of approvals granted and refusals to give recognition.

*These Regulations have been repealed by Legal Notice 11 of 2024.