Article 3A Notification procedure where an infection with Avian Mycoplasmosis is suspectedF1

(1)

A person who—

(a)

analyses a sample from a bird or bird carcase, and

(b)

knows or reasonably suspects that the bird or carcase is infected with Avian Mycoplasmosis (infection with Mycoplasma gallisepticum or M. meleagridis),

must give notice of that knowledge or suspicion to the Secretary of State as soon as practicable.

(2)

This article applies only in relation to domestic fowl and turkeys.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Arts. 3A, 3B inserted (21.4.2021) by The Specified Diseases (Notification and Control) (Amendment, etc.) (England) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/443), arts. 1(1), 5(3)