# The Foot-and-Mouth Disease (England) Order 2006, Paragraph 12: Movement of animals into or out of a protection zone

Extent: E+W+S

(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/182/schedule/5/paragraph/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/foot-and-mouth-disease-england-order-2006/schedule-5/paragraph-12
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