Regulation 10A Designating premises in England as infected premises where the presence of disease is confirmedF1
Where the Chief Veterinary Officer confirms, as a result of—
any tests carried out under these Regulations;
clinical signs in any pig or carcase; or
epidemiological connections,
that disease has been present on premises in England at any time during the 56 days preceding that confirmation, an inspector may serve a notice on the occupier designating those premises as infected premises.
Where the Chief Veterinary Officer confirms, as a result of—
any tests carried out under these Regulations;
clinical signs in any pig or carcase; or
epidemiological connections,
that disease is present on premises in England, an inspector must serve a notice on the occupier designating those premises as infected premises.
Where a notice is served on the occupier under paragraph (1) or (2), Schedules 1 and 1A apply together with any additional measures that a veterinary inspector considers necessary in order to reduce the risk of the spread of disease.
This regulation does not apply where disease is confirmed in a slaughterhouse or feral pigs.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Reg. 10A inserted (29.4.2026) by The Exotic Animal Disease (Amendment) (England) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/475), arts. 1(1), 3(6)