# The Bluetongue Regulations 2008, Regulation 16: Bluetongue outside England

Extent: E+W+S+NI

If bluetongue is confirmed outside England and the Secretary of State considers it appropriate for disease control purposes, the Secretary of State may declare in England a temporary control zone, a control zone, a protection zone, a surveillance zone or a restricted zone (which may be made up of a protection zone and a surveillance zone).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/962/regulation/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/bluetongue-regulations-2008/regulation-16
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