Paragraph 6

(1)

Subject to sub paragraph (2), each animal shall–

(a)

be subject to clinical inspection every 3 days for the first 14 days following its introduction; and

(b)

during the period from 15 to 28 days after its introduction, be subject to clinical inspection once per week.

(2)

If no infected premises have been declared within 10km of any premises for at least 3 months before the commencement of restocking, the Scottish Ministers may, by notice served on the occupier of those premises, except those premises from the requirements of sub paragraph (1).

Notes on the whole SSI

Textual amendments

F1: 1981 c. 22, amended by the Animal Health Act 1981 (Amendment) Regulations 1992 (S.I. 1992/3293). The functions conferred under the 1981 Act on “the Ministers” (as defined in section 86 of that Act) are now exercisable by the Scottish Ministers. They were transferred, so far as exercisable within devolved competence, by virtue of section 53 of the Scotland Act 1998.