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Regulation (EU) 2016/429 Article 251

Regulation (EU) 2016/429 Article 251

Derogation from the conditions applicable to non–commercial movements of pet animals between certain countries and territories

Article 251

By way of derogation from Articles 249 and 250, non–commercial movements of pet animals between the following countries and territories may continue under the conditions laid down by the national rules of those countries and territories: (a) San Marino and Italy; (b) the Vatican and Italy; (c) Monaco and France; (d) Andorra and France; (e) Andorra and Spain; (f) Norway and Sweden; (g) the Faeroe Islands and Denmark; (h) Greenland and Denmark.

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