Regulation 33 Clearance of certain fish farms – Gyrodactylus salarisF1

(1)

This regulation applies where the competent authority has made an initial designation under regulation 24(1) or a confirmed designation under regulation 28(1) in relation to infection with Gyrodactylus salaris.

(2)

An inspector may by written notice direct a person to–

(a)

withdraw all aquatic animals from the waters of the farm;

(b)

drain, clean and disinfect all pools and cages in the farm;

(c)

destroy all–

(i)

dead aquatic animals;

(ii)

live aquatic animals withdrawn from the farm which show clinical signs of the disease known as gyrodactylosis caused by Gyrodactylus salaris;

(iii)

live aquatic animals withdrawn from the farm which show signs of the presence of Gyrodactylus salaris;

(d)

clean and disinfect or destroy equipment, material or substances liable to be contaminated with Gyrodactylus salaris;

(e)

obtain the prior written consent of the competent authority before repopulating the farm.

(3)

It is an offence not to comply with a requirement imposed under paragraph (2).

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Word in reg. 33 heading substituted (31.12.2020 immediately before IP completion day) by The Aquaculture and Fisheries (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2020 (S.S.I. 2020/393), regs. 1(2), 2(5)