Article 8 Article 41 (notification of the presence or suspected presence of certain plant pests)

in paragraph (1), for “this Article” substitute “this paragraph”;

in paragraph (2), for “This Article” substitute Paragraph (1)”;

after paragraph (3), add—

“(4)

If the Department becomes aware of the presence or suspected presence of Xylella fastidiosa (Wells et al.) in any place or area in Northern Ireland, the Department shall immediately inform any person having under their control plants which may be infected by Xylella fastidiosa (Wells et al.) of—

(a)

its presence or suspected presence;

(b)

the possible consequences arising from its presence or suspected presence; and

(c)

the measures to be taken as a result.”.