Issuing authority
Article 32
1. Where the travelling exhibition originates in the Community, the issuing authority for a travelling exhibition certificate shall be the management authority of the Member State in which the travelling exhibition originates. 2. Where the travelling exhibition originates in a third country, the issuing authority for a travelling exhibition certificate shall be the management authority of the Member State of first destination and the issue of that certificate shall be based on the provision of an equivalent certificate, issued by that third country. 3. Where, during a stay in a Member State, an animal covered by a travelling exhibition certificate gives birth, the management authority of that Member State shall be notified and shall issue a permit or certificate as appropriate.