Paragraph 12 Movement of animals into or out of a protection zone

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

Subject to the provisions of this paragraph, no person shall move any animal into or out of a protection zone.

(2)

The prohibition in sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to—

(a)

movements permitted under paragraph 10 or 11;

(b)

the movement of pet animals which are not susceptible animals;

(c)

the movement of horses under the terms of a licence granted by an inspector;

(d)

transport through the zone without stopping; or

(e)

transport from outside the zone directly to a slaughterhouse in the zone for immediate slaughter there under the terms of a licence granted by an inspector.

(3)

Any inspector granting a licence under sub-paragraph (2)(c) shall take account of the recommended measures in paragraph 2.2 of Annex VI to the Directive.

(4)

A licence granted under paragraph (2)(e) shall—

(a)

certify that the premises on which the movement originates is outside the protection zone; and

(b)

specify the route to be taken.

(5)

The person in charge of any vehicle used to transport animals under the authority of a licence granted under sub-paragraph (2)(e)) shall—

(a)

ensure that it is cleansed and disinfected in accordance with article 45;

(b)

make a record of the date and time of that cleansing and disinfection;

(c)

keep the record with the vehicle at all times; and

(d)

retain the record for six months after the last such cleansing and disinfection.