# The Bluetongue Regulations 2008, Regulation 12: Measures on confirmation of the bluetongue virus

Extent: E+W+S+NI

(1) If the Chief Veterinary Officer confirms that the bluetongue virus is circulating in England, the Secretary of State, on being satisfied ... that this is appropriate for disease control purposes, may declare an area to be a control zone.
(2) The control zone must include the infected premises, and be of such size as the Secretary of State considers appropriate for disease control purposes.
(3) No person may move an animal or germinal product to or from premises in a control zone except in accordance with a licence issued by a veterinary inspector or by an inspector acting under the instructions of a veterinary inspector.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/962/regulation/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/bluetongue-regulations-2008/regulation-12
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