Regulation 12 Measures on confirmation of the bluetongue virus

If the Chief Veterinary Officer confirms that the bluetongue virus is circulating in England, the Secretary of State, on being satisfied F1... that this is appropriate for disease control purposes, F2may declare an area to be a control zone.

The control zone must include the infected premises, and be of such size as the Secretary of State considers appropriate for disease control purposes.

No person may move an animal F3or germinal product to or from premises in a control zone F4except in accordance with a licence issued by a veterinary inspector F5or by an inspector acting under the instructions of a veterinary inspector.