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Article 32B Identification of genetically susceptible livestockF1

(1)

The Department may by order make provision requiring the keeper of any livestock—

(a)

to allow an inspector to take a sample from it, for the purpose of establishing its genotype;

(b)

to allow an inspector to administer or otherwise attach to it an identification device;

(c)

where the genotype of the livestock has been established (whether or not as a result of the exercise of powers conferred by this Part) to keep a record of its genotype.

(2)

An order under paragraph (1) may, in particular—

(a)

provide that only identification devices of a kind specified in the order may be administered or attached;

(b)

make provision as to the assistance which an inspector may require the keeper to give;

(c)

make provision with respect to the testing of samples;

(d)

require the issuing and keeping of certificates recording the genotypes of livestock.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Pt. 2A (arts. 32A-32J) inserted (12.3.2010) by Diseases of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 2010 (c. 1), ss. 3, 22(1), Sch. 1; S.R. 2010/70, art. 2