# The Sales, Markets and Lairs Order (Northern Ireland) 1975, Article 8: Provision for cleansing and disinfection of markets and lairs


(1) Markets and lairs connected thereto shall be maintained in a good state of repair and shall be cleansed and disinfected as provided in Schedule 2 as soon as possible following the completion of a sale of any livestock and not later than 48 hours after the completion of the said sale. If two sales are to be held within a period of 48 hours the premises shall be so cleansed and disinfected after the completion of the first sale and before the commencement of the second sale.
(2) Lairs at a port or airport shall be cleansed and disinfected as provided in Schedule 2 after any consignment of livestock has been evacuated from the lair and before a further consignment is admitted.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1975/294/article/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sales-markets-and-lairs-order-northern-ireland-1975/article-8
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