# The Bluetongue (Compensation) Order 2007

S.I. 2007/2996 · made 17 October 2007 · revised to 20 December 2023

This Order makes provision for compensation to be paid in respect of an animal affected with, suspected of being affected with, or exposed to the infection of, bluetongue slaughtered under section 32 of the Animal Health Act 1981 (c. 22). The amount of compensation is the market value of the animal immediately before it is slaughtered, had it not been so affected, suspected of being affected or exposed to infection.

Made under: Animal Health Act 1981 (Section 32)

PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/bluetongue-compensation-order-2007/pdf/uksi_20072996_en.pdf; Explanatory Memorandum https://openlegislation.uk/bluetongue-compensation-order-2007/pdf/uksiem_20072996_en.pdf

## Introductory text

ANIMALS, ENGLAND
ANIMAL HEALTH
Made 17th October 2007
Laid before Parliament 19th October 2007
Coming into force 20th October 2007
With the approval of the Treasury, the Secretary of State makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 32(3) of the Animal Health Act 1981 and now vested in him.

## 1 Citation, commencement and application

This Order—
(a) may be cited as the Bluetongue (Compensation) Order 2007;
(b) comes into force on 20th October 2007;
(c) applies only in England.

## 2 Compensation

(1) Paragraph (2) applies where the Secretary of State causes any animal to be slaughtered under section 32 of the Animal Health Act 1981 ...
(2) The compensation payable by the Secretary of State in respect of the animal shall be its market value immediately before it was slaughtered had it not been affected or suspected of being affected with, or had it not been exposed to the infection of, bluetongue.
(3) In this article, “animal” means a ruminating animal or camelid.

## Signature

Jeff Rooker
Minister of State
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
14th October 2007
We approve
Claire Ward
Dave Watts
Two of the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Treasury
17th October 2007

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order makes provision for compensation to be paid in respect of an animal affected with, suspected of being affected with, or exposed to the infection of, bluetongue slaughtered under section 32 of the Animal Health Act 1981 (c. 22). The amount of compensation is the market value of the animal immediately before it is slaughtered, had it not been so affected, suspected of being affected or exposed to infection.
An impact assessment has not been prepared for these Regulations as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.

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Page: https://openlegislation.uk/bluetongue-compensation-order-2007
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