Article 14 Inspectors’ powersI1

Scotland

(1)

An inspector may, on producing a duly authenticated authorisation if required to do so, enter any premises (excluding any premises used only as a private dwellinghouse) at any reasonable hour for the purpose of ensuring that the provisions of this Order are being complied with.

(2)

The inspector may—

(a)

be accompanied by such other persons as the inspector considers necessary;

(b)

inspect the premises and any plant, machinery or equipment;

(c)

inspect or examine any animal or thing;

(d)

take samples;

(e)

seize and destroy anything that may spread sheep scab;

(f)

detain or isolate any animal or thing; and

(g)

carry out any enquiry, examinations and tests.

(3)

An inspector may issue, amend, suspend and revoke licences and notices in the execution of this Order.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Art. 14 in force at 17.12.2010, see art. 1(b)