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Paragraph 1 Citation and interpretation

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(1)

This Scheme may be cited as the Anthrax (Vaccination) Scheme (Northern Ireland) 2000.

(2)

In this Scheme—

  • “animals” means cattle, sheep, goats, all other ruminating animals, swine, dogs, horses, asses and mules;

  • “authorised officer” means an inspector authorised by the Department to exercise powers under this Scheme;

  • “disease” means anthrax;

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

  • “vaccination” means the administration to an animal of a vaccine against anthrax.