Article 4 Notification procedures and precautions to be taken where the presence of a designated disease is suspected
England, Wales and Scotland
A person who has in his possession or under his charge any bird or carcase having, or suspected of having, a designated disease shall—
immediately inform the F1Secretary of State, and
take all reasonable steps to ensure that the restrictions and requirements set out in Part I of Schedule 1 to this Order are complied with.
A person who examines or inspects any bird or carcase or who analyses any sample taken from any bird or carcase, and who suspects the presence of a designated disease in the bird, carcase or sample shall immediately inform the F2Secretary of State.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in art. 4(1)(a) substituted (1.11.2009) by The Animal Health (Divisional Veterinary Managers) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/2713), arts. 1, 2(1), Sch. 1
- F2
Words in art. 4(2) substituted (1.11.2009) by The Animal Health (Divisional Veterinary Managers) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/2713), arts. 1, 2(1), Sch. 1