Article 23 Power to give directions

If the appropriate Minister is satisfied that specified bovine material cannot be disposed of under the provisions of this Order, whether for reasons of mechanical breakdown of equipment or otherwise, he may give written directions to the owner or person in control of the specified bovine material for its disposal in a safe manner.

In the event of any person not complying with those directions, the appropriate Minister may make arrangements for the disposal of the specified bovine material at the expense of the owner.

Any person failing to comply with any direction given under this Order shall be guilty of an offence under the Animal Health Act 1981^f1.