# The Avian Influenza (H5N1 in Wild Birds) (Scotland) Order 2006, Article 5: Licences


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(1) Before granting a licence under this Order for the movement of any bird or poultry product, the Scottish Ministers must—
(a) carry out an assessment of the movement; and
(b) be satisfied that it will not significantly increase the risk of the spread of avian influenza.
(2) Licences granted under this Order—
(a) must be in writing;
(b) may be general or specific;
(c) must be made subject to such conditions as the Scottish Ministers consider necessary to—
(i) control the spread of avian influenza; and
(ii) ensure poultry products are obtained, handled, treated, stored and transported without contaminating products which may be moved without licence under this Order;
(d) may be amended, suspended or revoked, in writing, at any time.
(3) Except where otherwise directed by the Scottish Ministers, a licence granted—
(a) in England by the Secretary of State; or
(b) in Wales by the National Assembly for Wales,
for the same purpose as a licence which may be granted under this Order is valid for that purpose in Scotland and its conditions apply as if it was a licence granted under this Order.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2006/196/article/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/avian-influenza-h5n1-in-wild-birds-scotland-order-2006/article-5
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