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Conditions

You鈥檒l need to show that you鈥檙e suitable to hold a licence and that:

• issuing a licence won鈥檛 encourage the spread of disease
• you have adequate facilities for the collection, storage, distribution or sale of semen

You can鈥檛 import the semen or ova of any animal into Northern Ireland unless it鈥檚 allowed under the terms of your licence.

This doesn鈥檛 apply to:

• bovine semen, which is the subject of Council Directive 88/407/EE
• bovine embryos, which are the subject of Council Directive 89/556/EEC
• porcine semen, which is the subject of Council Directive 90/429/EEC
• equine ova and embryos, which are the subject of Commission Decision 95/294/EC
• equine semen, which is the subject of Commission Decision 95/307/EC
• ovine and caprine semen, ova and embryos, which are the subject of Commission Decision 95/388/EC
• porcine ova and embryos, which are the subject of Commission Decision 95/483/EC

You must let anyone with written authorisation from DARD enter any part of your premises (including vehicles) so they can check that everything is being done to meet the terms of your licence.

You must also let them carry out any tests or investigations on animals, plant and equipment. Where the premises are your private accommodation, they鈥檒l either need a warrant, or will give you at least 24 hours鈥� notice.

You must also be able to provide any information that you鈥檙e expected to keep as the licence holder.

How to apply

for information on how to apply for a licence. You may have to pay an application fee.

Fines and penalties

If it鈥檚 believed you鈥檝e committed an offence, any semen or ova and their containers, and any animal, plant, equipment or documents can be seized.