# The Enzootic Bovine Leukosis (England) Order 2000, Article 3: Notification of disease in bovine animals

Extent: E+W

(1) A person who has in his possession or under his control an affected or suspected animal, or a veterinary surgeon who examines any such animal shall with all practicable speed give notice of that fact to—
(a) an inspector of the local authority; or
(b) the Secretary of State.
(2) Where notice under paragraph (1) of this article is given to an inspector of the local authority, he shall immediately inform the Secretary of State.
(3) A person who has in his possession or under his charge an affected animal or a suspected animal shall detain it on the premises where it is kept until it has been examined by a veterinary inspector.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2056/article/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/enzootic-bovine-leukosis-england-order-2000/article-3
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