Updates to animal importation laws approved

Wednesday, 18 January 2017 00:00

Tynwald has approved updates to animal importation laws on the Isle of Man.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture asked for legislation to be changed to reflect the movement of pets between EU member states.

Yesterday the court voted to formalise the PETS scheme in Manx law by supporting the Non Commercial Movement of Pet Animals Order 2016.

Acting chief veterinary officer Richard Ashworth says the updates won't affect current laws regarding the transport on pets within the UK and EU:

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