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Extension of the power to cause vaccinationE+W

10.  The following provisions of the Act apply as if vaccination under these Regulations was carried out in exercise of the power to vaccinate in section 16(1) of the Act—

(a)section 16(2) to (17) M1 (treatment after exposure to infection);

(b)section 16A M2 (slaughter of vaccinated animals);

(c)section 62A M3 (slaughter: power of entry).

Marginal Citations

M1Section 16 of the 1981 Act was amended by section 7 of the Animal Health Act 2002 (c. 42).

M2Section 16A of the 1981 Act was inserted by section 5 of the Animal Health Act 2002. It was extended to apply to avian influenza by S.I. 2003/1734.

M3Section 62A of the 1981 Act was inserted by section 8 of the Animal Health Act 2002.