Part 2: Precision Bred Organisms, Release, Marketing, and Risk Assessments Relevant animals: precision bred animal marketing authorisation 13: Issue of precision bred animal marketing authorisation
This section sets out the process for issuing a precision bred marketing authorisation.
	Subsection (1) (a) to (c) explains what the Secretary of State must do when he receives a report from the welfare advisory body. It sets out that he must decide if a precision bred animal marketing authorisation can be issued and notify the applicant of his decision, including any reasons for not issuing the authorisation.
	Subsection (2) (a) to (b) sets out that the Secretary of State must consider whether the notifier’s declaration explains the traits produced by precision breeding in the animal and identifies any risks to the health or welfare of the animal or its qualifying progeny (as defined in section 24) associated with those traits. This subsection explains that if he is satisfied with how these elements have been considered, the Secretary of State may issue a precision bred animal marketing authorisation.