Regulation 7 Amendment of regulation 7 of the principal RegulationsI1

In regulation 7(2)(a) of the principal Regulations (inspection of ships), for “health authority” substitute—

• “local authority”.

For paragraph (3) substitute—

“(3)

The inspection of a ship under paragraph (1) or (2) may include taking from the ship samples of food or water for analysis or examination.

(4)

The analysis or examination under paragraph (3) must be—

(a)

with a view to the treatment of persons affected with any epidemic, endemic or infectious disease and for preventing the spread of such diseases; or

(b)

for preventing other danger to public health.”.