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17.—(1) This regulation applies where premises are suspect premises or where a veterinary inspector has taken samples under regulation 15(3) from a horse or carcase at a slaughterhouse.
(2) Where the Secretary of State considers it necessary to reduce the risk of spread of African horse sickness virus, a temporary movement restriction zone may be declared by the Secretary of State around the suspect premises or the slaughterhouse (as the case may be).
(3) The temporary movement restriction zone must be of such size as the Secretary of State considers necessary having regard to the risk of spread of African horse sickness virus.
(4) Within the temporary movement restriction zone no person may move any horse or carcase to or from premises or any equipment or genetic material off premises, except under the authority of a licence granted by a veterinary inspector.
(5) If the Secretary of State considers it necessary to reduce the risk of spread of African horse sickness virus, the Secretary of State may in the declaration of the temporary movement restriction zone impose any other measures.
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