Powers of inspectors19
1
An inspector may, when performing his functions under these Regulations, require by notice the person in charge of any vehicle or equipment to cleanse and disinfect it.
2
A veterinary inspector or an inspector acting under his direction may, when performing his functions under these Regulations—
a
cleanse and disinfect any part of premises or any thing on those premises;
b
require, by notice, the occupier of any premises to cleanse and disinfect any part of those premises or any thing on those premises;
c
require, by notice, the occupier of any premises or the keeper of any poultry or other captive bird—
i
to keep or isolate any poultry, other captive bird or animal in a specified place;
ii
to separate any poultry, other captive bird or animal from any other animal or bird.
3
The following provisions of the Act apply as if these Regulations were an Order made under the Act13—
a
section 63 (general powers of inspectors);
b
section 64 (powers of inspectors as to poultry);
c
section 64A14 (powers of inspectors relating to Community obligations);
d
section 65(1) to (3) (power to detain vessels and aircraft).
4
Section 65A of the Act15 (inspection of vehicles) applies as if—
a
these Regulations were an Order made under the Act;
b
the definition of poultry in section 87(4) of the Act were extended to include all birds; and
c
every vaccination zone or premises specified in a vaccination notice were designated for the duration of its existence for the purposes of that section.
5
An inspector who enters any premises under regulation 8 or paragraph (3) may—
a
mark any bird or other thing for identification purposes;
b
take samples from any bird;
c
take with him such people and things as he considers necessary.
6
Any person who enters premises under paragraph (5)(c) may return to them unaccompanied to take any further steps necessary to execute or enforce these Regulations.