# The Sheep Scab Order 1997, Article 6: Movement of sheep with sheep scab

Extent: E+W+S

(1) No person shall move any sheep visibly affected with sheep scab, or any sheep from a flock containing one or more sheep visibly affected with sheep scab, on to or off any premises except—
(a) for treatment;
(b) for immediate slaughter;
(c) in accordance with a notice under article 3 above; or
(d) under the authority of a licence in writing granted by an inspector.
(2) Any movement of sheep under this article shall be carried out in such a way that other sheep are not contaminated with sheep scab by coming into contact with them.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/968/article/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sheep-scab-order-1997/article-6
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