S.L. 437.11 ст. 4Recognition of organisations and registration in stud books.

(1) The following principles shall be taken into account when the rules referred to in sub-regulation (2) are adopted:

(a) the recognition or approval of organisations and associations which maintain or establish studbooks shall be subject to compliance with the principles laid down by the organisation or association which maintains the studbook of the origin of the breed; and

(b) the criteria for entry and registration in studbooks shall be laid down on the basis of the characteristics of the breed and in particular for certain pure breeds for the purpose of regulating the entry and registration of equidae produced using artificial reproduction methods.

(2) There shall be established in accordance with the requirements of the European Community, under the procedure laid down in article 34(d) of the Act and in accordance with the principles set out in sub-regulation (1):

(a) the criteria for the approval or recognition of organisations and associations which maintain or establish studbooks;

(b) the criteria for entry and registration in studbooks;

(c) if necessary, the criteria and methods used to identify registered equidae;

(d) the criteria for drawing up the certificate of origin and the identification document referred to in regulation 8; and

(e) if necessary, rules to ensure co-ordination between the organisations or associations referred to in regulation 5.