Article 7 Requirements relating to exposed animals

(1)

If an inspector of the Minister or a veterinary inspector is of the opinion that there is an exposed animal, or the carcase of such an animal, on any premises, he may—

(a)

in the case of an animal, serve a notice in Form D or Form E on the owner or person in charge of that animal; and

(b)

in the case of a carcase, serve a notice in Form D on the owner or person in charge of that carcase.

(2)

The occupier of the premises and his employees, and any person who is or has been in possession or charge of any animal or carcase which is or has been on the premises, shall—

(a)

provide such reasonable facilities and comply with such reasonable requirements as are necessary to assist the inspector or veterinary inspector in forming his opinion; and

(b)

if so required by an inspector of the Minister, or by an officer of the appropriate Minister, give such information as he possesses as to—

(i)

any animal or carcase which is or has been on the premises;

(ii)

any other animal or carcase with which any animal or carcase which is or has been on the premises may have come into contact; and

(iii)

the location and movement of any animal or carcase which is or has been in his possession or charge.

(3)

A notice in Form D shall cease to have effect if the animal or carcase to which the notice in Form D relates is removed from the premises under the authority of a licence issued by a veterinary inspector.

(4)

A notice in Form D or Form E may at any time be withdrawn by a notice in Form B served by a veterinary inspector on the owner or person in charge of the animal or carcase to which the notice in Form D or Form E relates.

(5)

On the service of a notice in Form D or Form E the requirements contained in that notice shall have effect.

(6)

Following the service of a notice in Form D or Form E a veterinary inspector may insert or administer an implant for the purpose of electronically tagging an exposed animal.

(7)

No person except a veterinary inspector shall remove or otherwise interfere with an implant inserted or administered under paragraph (6) above.