# The Sheep Scab Order 1997, Article 8: Powers of local authority where sheep with sheep scab are not treated

Extent: E+W+S

Where a local authority is satisfied that—
(a) a notice has been served under article 7(2) above; and
(b) that notice has not been complied with;
it may cause any sheep specified in the notice to be treated for sheep scab at the expense of the person on whom the notice was served.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/968/article/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sheep-scab-order-1997/article-8
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