Regulation 13A Measures where bluetongue virus is present but not circulatingF1

(1)

If bluetongue virus is confirmed in an animal or germinal product and the Chief Veterinary Officer considers

(a)

that the virus is not circulating; and

(b)

there is a disease control benefit from doing so,

(c)

the Secretary of State may declare an appropriate area to be a restricted zone.

(2)

A restricted zone declared under this regulation must—

(a)

be centred on the location of the animal or germinal product in which bluetongue virus is confirmed; and

(b)

be of such size as is considered necessary by the Chief Veterinary Officer for the prevention of spread of bluetongue virus.

(3)

No person may move an animal or germinal product out of a restricted zone declared under this regulation except under the authority of a licence granted by a veterinary inspector or an inspector acting under the direction of a veterinary inspector.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Regs. 13A, 13B inserted (25.4.2024) by The Exotic Disease (Amendment) (England) Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/558), arts. 1(1), 5(8)