# The Aquatic Animal Health (Scotland) Regulations 2009, Regulation 33: Clearance of certain fish farms – Gyrodactylus salaris


(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(ii) live aquatic animals withdrawn from the farm which show clinical signs of the disease known as gyrodactylosis caused by Gyrodactylus salaris;
(iii) live aquatic animals withdrawn from the farm which show signs of the presence of Gyrodactylus salaris;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).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2009/85/regulation/33 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/aquatic-animal-health-scotland-regulations-2009/regulation-33
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