# The Brucellosis (England) Order 2015, Article 21: Identification and inspection for ascertaining value

Extent: E+W

(1) Where the Secretary of State proposes to cause a bovine animal to be slaughtered under section 32 of the Act, the owner or person in charge of the animal must comply with the reasonable requirements of an officer for assistance in the collection, penning, and securing of the animal for identification and inspection in connection with the ascertainment of its value.
(2) Without prejudice to any proceedings for an offence under this Order, where there has been a failure by any person to comply with this article, the Secretary of State may carry out or cause to be carried out the collection, penning and securing of the animal for identification and inspection in connection with the ascertainment of its value, and the amount of any expenses reasonably incurred by the Secretary of State is recoverable from that person.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/364/article/21 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/brucellosis-england-order-2015/article-21
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