55(1)Despite sections 48 and 51 to 53, the Chief Veterinary Officer may, by written approval, allow a person who has applied for an approval to carry out any activity prescribed by regulation.

55(2)An application for approval shall be made on a form provided by the Chief Veterinary Officer and shall be accompanied by the prescribed fees and any information the Chief Veterinary Officer requires.

55(3)The Chief Veterinary Officer may make approvals subject to the terms and conditions as the Chief Veterinary Officer considers advisable.

55(4)A person to whom the Chief Veterinary Officer gives an approval shall comply with the terms and conditions to which the approval is subject.