# The Movement of Animals (Restrictions) (England) Order 2002, Article 8: Restriction on the movement of animals in order to ascertain the presence of disease

Extent: E+W+S

Where a veterinary inspector is carrying out an investigation under article 7, he may—
(a) where the animals under investigation are on premises, serve a notice on the person in charge of the premises, restricting the movement of any animal on to or off those premises; and
(b) where the animals under investigation are on a means of transport, serve a notice on the person in charge of the animals or the means of transport requiring him to move the animals to such place as may be specified in the notice.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3229/article/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/movement-of-animals-restrictions-england-order-2002/article-8
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