# Commission Decision of 14 June 2006 concerning certain transitional measures in relation to highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry or other captive birds in the Community (notified under document number C(2006) 2402) (Text with EEA relevance) (2006/416/EC), Article 15: Prohibition on the removal or spreading of used litter, manure or slurry from holdings

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

The competent authority shall ensure that the removal or spreading of used litter, manure or slurry from holdings in protection zones are prohibited, unless authorised by it. However, the movement of manure or slurry may be authorised from holdings under biosecurity measures to a designated plant for treatment or for intermediate storage for subsequent treatment to destroy the possible presence of avian influenza viruses in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2006/416/article/15 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2006-416/article-15
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