# The Disease Control (Interim Measures) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2007, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order amends the Disease Control (Interim Measures) (Scotland) Order 2002 (“the 2002 Order”).
The 2002 Order imposes movement controls on cattle, sheep, goats, all other ruminating animals (other than camelids) and swine. A 13 day standstill at the premises of destination has effect, subject to exceptions. It also regulates the holding of exhibitions, markets and shows.
This Order increase the standstill period to 20 days, and removes certain of the exceptions in the 2002 Order. In particular, it removes the exception that permits the movement of animals that were held separately from the remainder of animals on the premises of origin.
This Order provides that no exhibition, market or sale shall take place between the date this order comes into force and 0001 hours on 27 August 2007. After that date an exhibition, market or sale can take place subject to 24 hours notice being given to the Divisional Veterinary Manager.
This Order has the effect that a veterinary inspector shall attend every market, and inspect each animal there for signs of disease no later than the animal leaves the market.
A regulatory impact assessment has not been prepared for this Order.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2007/387/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/disease-control-interim-measures-scotland-amendment-order-2007/note
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