# The Salmonella in Broiler Flocks (Survey Powers) (England) Regulations 2005, Regulation 5: Powers of inspectors


(1) An inspector shall, on producing some duly authenticated document showing his authority, have the right at all reasonable hours to enter any holding selected in accordance with the Commission Decision, for the purposes of ascertaining in accordance with that Decision—
(a) whether Salmonella spp. exists or has existed there;
(b) the Salmonella vaccination status of the broiler chickens on the holding; and
(c) whether anti-microbials have been used.
(2) In addition to his right under paragraph (1), an inspector may also enter any holding for the purposes of the enforcement of these Regulations.
(3) When he has entered a holding an inspector may—
(a) take samples of faecal material;
(b) examine any records in whatever form, including computerised records, and take copies of those records;
(c) make inquiries of any person; and
(d) take with him any person, vehicle or equipment he considers necessary for the execution or enforcement of these Regulations.
(4) For the purpose of this regulation, “inspector” means any person appointed be an inspector for the purposes of these Regulations by the Secretary of State or a local authority.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2927/regulation/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/salmonella-in-broiler-flocks-survey-powers-england-regulations-2005/regulation-5
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