Article 4 The Importation of Animals Order 1977

(1)

The Importation of Animals Order 1977 M1 is amended in accordance with this article.

(2)

In article 2(1) (interpretation)—

(a)

omit the definition of “Divisional Veterinary Manager”; and

(b)

insert after the definition of “ approved reception centre ”

““authorised veterinary inspector” means a veterinary inspector authorised by the Scottish Ministers to receive information about animals and carcases affected with, or suspected of being affected with, specified diseases;”.

(3)

In articles 4(2), (3)(b), (4) and (5)(a) (provisions relating to the carriage of imported animals to Great Britain) and 5(4) (provisions relating to the unloading of animals, etc., at ports and airports), for “the Divisional Veterinary Manager” in each place where those words occur substitute “ an authorised veterinary inspector ”.

Annotations

Marginal citations

M1: S.I. 1977/944, relevantly amended by S.I. 1995/2922.