# The Fish Health Regulations 1997, Regulation 4: Transportation of aquaculture animals


(1) No person shall transport aquaculture animals unless the requirements set out in paragraph (2) below are met.
(2) The requirements referred to in paragraph (1) above are—
(a) the duration of the journey shall be as short as reasonably possible;
(b) the means of transport shall have been cleaned and disinfected prior to despatch;
(c) if the aquaculture animals are transported overland in water, they shall be transported in such a manner that the water cannot escape from the vehicle during transport;
(d) all reasonable steps shall be taken to safeguard the health of the aquaculture animals, including, if appropriate, changing the water in which they are transported; and
(e) water used in the transport of the aquaculture animals shall only be changed at an approved water station.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1881/regulation/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/fish-health-regulations-1997/regulation-4
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