# Diseases of Poultry (England) Order 2003, Article 4: Notification procedures and precautions to be taken where the presence of a designated disease is suspected

Extent: E+W+S

(1) A person who has in his possession or under his charge any bird or carcase having, or suspected of having, a designated disease shall—
(a) immediately inform the Secretary of State, and
(b) 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.
(2) 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 Secretary of State.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1078/article/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/diseases-of-poultry-england-order-2003/article-4
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