Regulation 8 Control measures to be taken when a disease listed in Part II of Schedule 3 is suspected at a non-approved farm in a non-approved zone

(1)

Without prejudice to the provisions of the Act or the Fish Health Regulations 1992, where a farm is—

(a)

not an approved farm,

(b)

not in an approved zone, and

(c)

suspected of being infected with a disease listed in Part II of Schedule 3,

as soon as possible after a notice in respect of it has been served under section 4 or 4A of the Act or an Order in respect of it has been made under section 2 of the Act, the measures set out in paragraph (2) below shall come into force.

(2)

No person shall remove any live fish, eggs or gametes from the farm unless the live fish, eggs or gametes

(a)

are to be sent to a farm infected with the same disease; or

(b)

are to be sent for slaughter for human consumption;

and he has the authorisation in writing of the Minister.

(3)

Any authorisation under paragraph (2) above may be made subject to conditions.

(4)

The provisions in paragraph (2) above shall remain in force until such time as the notice made under section 4 or 4A of the Act or any Order made under section 2 of the Act is revoked or varied.