# The Fish Health Regulations 1997, Regulation 13: Powers—diseases of fish


If the result of a test for the presence of a disease of fish listed in Schedule 1 is positive, the Minister may, by notice in writing served on the person appearing to have charge of any fish, facilities or equipment—
(a) require the slaughter of all fish in infected farms;
(b) require the destruction of all infected or contaminated fish; and
(c) require the disinfection of facilities and equipment.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1881/regulation/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/fish-health-regulations-1997/regulation-13
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