# The Bluetongue Order 2007, Article 12: Slaughter of animals


(1) The Secretary of State may designate slaughterhouses for the purposes of slaughtering animals transported out of a restricted zone.
(2) If an animal is transported from a restricted zone to a slaughterhouse outside the restricted zone in accordance with a licence, the occupier of the slaughterhouse must slaughter the animal within 24 hours of arrival.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/3154/article/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/bluetongue-order-2007/article-12
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