S.L. 437.26 Art. 3Non-compliance with rules laid down in zootechnical legislation.

(1) Where the competent authority considers that an approved or recognised organisation or association in a Member

State is not complying with the rules laid down in the relevant zootechnical legislation, and particularly with the principles laid down by the organisation or association which maintains the stud-book of the origin of the breed, it shall contact the competent authority of the Member State concerned forthwith.

(2) If the competent authorities considers these measures likely to be insufficient, it shall explore with the authority of the Member State ways of remedying the situation, if necessary by visiting that Member State.

(3) The competent authorities shall inform the European Commission of the solutions decided upon.