Article 2 Interpretation

In this Order, unless the context otherwise requires—

• “the Act” means the Animal Health Act 1981;

• “the disease” means anthrax;

• “diseased” means affected with the disease;

• “disinfectant” means a disinfectant listed in Schedule 1 or Schedule 2 of the Diseases of Animals (Approved Disinfectants) Order 1978^f1 as approved for use in respect of general orders;

• “Divisional Veterinary Officer” means the veterinary inspector appointed for the time being by the Minister to receive information about diseased or suspected animals or the carcases of such animals for the area in which such animals or carcases are;

• “infected place” means a place declared to be an infected place under article 7(1);

• “occupier” means, in relation to any premises, the owner, occupier or person in charge of the premises;

• “premises” includes land, with or without buildings;

• “slaughterhouse” means—

  1. (a)

     in relation to England and Wales, a slaughterhouse or knacker’s yard as defined in section 34 of the Slaughterhouses Act 1974^f2; and

  2. (b)

     in relation to Scotland, a slaughterhouse as defined in section 22 of the Slaughter of Animals (Scotland) Act 1980^f3;

• “suspected” means suspected of being diseased;

• “veterinary surgeon” includes veterinary practitioner.

Unless the context otherwise requires, any reference in this Order—