Derogations concerning recreational use, sporting and cultural events, work near borders and grazing
Article 139
1. The competent authority of the place of destination may grant derogations from the requirements of Sections 2 to 5 (Articles 126 to 136), with the exception of points (a),(b) and (c) of Article 126(1) and Articles 127 and 128, for intra–Union movements of kept terrestrial animals between Member States where such movements are for: (a) recreational use near borders; (b) exhibitions, and sporting, cultural and similar events, organised near borders; (c) grazing of kept terrestrial animals in grazing areas shared between Member States; or (d) work done by kept terrestrial animals near borders of Member States. 2. Derogations by the competent authority of the place of destination for movements of kept terrestrial animals for the purposes provided for in paragraph 1 shall be agreed on between the Member States of origin and destination and appropriate risk-mitigation measures shall be taken to ensure that such movements do not pose a significant risk. 3. The Member States referred to in paragraph 2 shall inform the Commission of the granting of derogations as provided for in paragraph 1. 4. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 264 concerning rules for the granting of derogations by the competent authority of the place of destination, supplementing those provided for in paragraph 1 of this Article.