Article 2 Interpretation

In this Order—

• “Divisional Veterinary Officer” means a Divisional Veterinary Officer of the Department;

• “health certification” in relation to any animal means the health certificate required to accompany that animal under the Animals and Animal Products (Import and Export) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1993^f1 or under the conditions of a licence granted in relation to it under the Importation of Animals Order (Northern Ireland) 1986^f2;

• “imported” means landed in Northern Ireland by any means whatsoever; and

• “place of destination” in relation to any animals means the place to which they have been consigned as specified in the accompanying health certification.