Article 10 Disinfection

Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below:

art.10 rev. in pt. by Transport of Animals (Cleansing and Disinfection) 2000 art. 8(1). Sch.3. Pt.I
art. 10(2) revoked by Transport of Animals (Cleansing and Disinfection) 2000 Sch. 3 Pt. 1
art. 10(2) revoked by Transport of Animals (Cleansing and Disinfection) 2000 Sch. 3 Pt. 1
art. 10(2) revoked by Transport of Animals (Cleansing and Disinfection) 2001 art. 8(1) Sch. 3 Pt. 1

(1)

The person in charge of premises on which poultry (as defined in article 3(2) above) or racing pigeons are or have been exposed for sale or exhibited shall thoroughly cleanse and disinfect those premises, their fittings and any receptacle used for the exposure or exhibition of such poultry as soon as practicable after use and in any event before they are used again.

(2)

The person in charge of any receptacle in which poultry (as defined in article 3(2) above) or racing pigeons are to be carried shall thoroughly cleanse and disinfect the receptacle as soon as practicable after any such use and in any event before the receptacle is used again.

(3)

An inspector may, by notice in writing served on the person in charge of any premises or vehicle on or in which any poultry are or have been, require that person on whom the notice is served to cleanse and disinfect the premises or vehicle and any fittings or receptacle in such manner as he requires and prohibit the movement into the premises or vehicle of poultry until the cleansing and disinfection has been completed to the satisfaction of the inspector.

(4)

Without prejudice to the bringing of proceedings under the Animal Health Act 1981, where a notice under this article is not complied with, any person authorised by the Minister or the local authority may enter the premises or vehicle to which the notice relates and carry out the work of cleansing and disinfection required and the cost of such work shall be recoverable from the person on whom the notice was served.

(5)

For the purposes of this Order “cleansing” includes the disposal of all litter, droppings and other matter in a manner which does not present a risk of the spread of disease.