Article 2f Suspension and restoration of exotic disease-free statusF1

Where the appropriate authority has reason to believe that the condition for maintaining exotic disease-free status is no longer met in respect of their constituent GB territory, zone or compartment, the appropriate authority must undertake an investigation.

Where the investigation required by paragraph 1 confirms that the condition for maintaining exotic disease-free status is still met, the disease-free status of the constituent GB territory, zone or compartment may be restored.

Where the investigation confirms a significant likelihood that infection has occurred, the exotic disease-free status of the constituent GB territory, zone or compartment must be withdrawn until the condition in Article 2e(2) is once again met.