# The Plant Health (Amendment) (England) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, Regulation 95


After article 31 insert—
“Emergency measures
31A. (1) Where a regulated plant pest is found to be present in England, the Secretary of State may by notice—
(a) demarcate an area in relation to that infestation for the purpose of eradicating or containing that plant pest; and
(b) specify the prohibitions and restrictions which are to apply in the demarcated area for that purpose.
(2) A notice under paragraph (1)—
(a) must be in writing;
(b) must describe the extent of the demarcated area;
(c) must specify the date on which any such prohibitions or restrictions are to commence;
(d) must be published in a manner appropriate to bring it to the attention of the public; and
(e) may be amended or revoked, in whole or in part, by further notice.”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2019/9780111182390/regulation/95 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-plant-health-amendment-england-eu-exit-regulations-2019/regulation-95
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