# The Avian Influenza (Vaccination) (England) Regulations 2006, Regulation 8: Power to require vaccination

Extent: E+W+S+NI

(1) The Secretary of State may, in a declaration of a vaccination zone or vaccination notice, require vaccination of poultry or other captive birds in that zone or on premises that are the subject of that notice.
(2) The following provisions of the Act apply as if such vaccination was carried out in exercise of the power in section 16(1) of the Act—
(a) section 16(2) to 16(17) (treatment after exposure to infection);
(b) section 16A (slaughter of vaccinated animals); and
(c) section 62A (slaughter: power of entry).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2703/regulation/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/avian-influenza-vaccination-england-regulations-2006/regulation-8
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