Regulation 8 Temporary control zonesI1

If an inspector suspects that the bluetongue virus exists on any premises, the Department may declare a temporary control zone.

If the Department has reasonable grounds for suspecting that the disease exists in animals within such part of Great Britain or the Republic of Ireland as may entail the risk of the introduction or spread of the disease into Northern Ireland, it may declare Northern Ireland or such area therein as may be specified in the declaration to be a temporary control zone.

The location and size of the temporary control zone shall be such as the Department considers appropriate to prevent the spread of the disease.

Where a temporary control zone has been established, a person shall not move any animal on to or off premises in the zone except under the authority of and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted by the Department.

Nothing in paragraph (1) shall deem any part of any premises outside Northern Ireland to be within a temporary control zone.

A temporary control zone ceases to exist in any area subsequently incorporating into a control zone or restricted zone.