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Article 6A Border control posts designated for categories of large plants and plant products and other large objectsF1

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In addition to the requirements of Articles 3 and 4, border control posts which have been designated for large plants and plant products and other large objects shall:

(a)

in respect of unloading areas:

(i)

be of sufficient size for a trailer or vehicle to enter into the unloading area;

(ii)

have sufficient space for unloading and loading equipment to operate;

(iii)

be surrounded by walls or solid fencing with suitable access points;

(iv)

have an impermeable ground surface; and

(v)

contain a physical barrier or bollards between moving vehicles and the inspection area;

(b)

in respect of inspection areas:

(i)

meet the requirements of points (a)(ii) - (iv) of this Article; and

(ii)

provide such overhead cover as necessary to substantially protect the inspection area from precipitation.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Art. 6A inserted (30.1.2025) by The Official Controls (Plant Health) and Phytosanitary Conditions (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/13), regs. 1(2), 3(4)