S.I. 2006/1536 (W. 153).

OJ No L 226, 25.6.2004, p. 16.

OJ No L 10, 14.1.2006, p. 10.

S.I. 1998/463, to which there is an amendment not relevant to this Order.

OJ No L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 55.

S.I. 1978/32, amended by S.I. 2005/583 (W. 49); there are other amending instruments but these are not relevant to this Order.

1968 c. 67, as amended by S.I. 2004/1031 and S.I. 2005/2789.

S.I. 2005/2745.

1986 c. 14.

S.I. 1998/463; to which there is one amendment not relevant to this Order.

S.I. 1993/1685.

S.I. 2006/1762 (W. 184).

1998 c. 38.

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Title, application and commencement1.(1)

The title of this Order is the Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (Wales) (No 2) Order 2006.

(2)

This Order applies in relation to Wales and comes into force on 13th November 2006.

Interpretation2.

In this Order, unless the context otherwise requires—

the Act” means the Animal Health Act 1981;

avian influenza” means an infection of poultry or other captive birds caused by any influenza A virus of the subtypes H5 or H7 or with an intravenous pathogenicity index in six-week old chickens greater than 1.2;

avian influenza prevention zone” means an avian influenza prevention zone declared under article 6(1)(a);

avian influenza (restrictions on mammals) zone” means an avian influenza (restrictions on mammals) zone declared under article 61(1)(b);

bird carcase” means the carcase of any bird and includes any part of a bird carcase;

border inspection post” means a place specified as such in Schedule 2 to the Animals and Animal Products (Import and Export) (Wales) Regulations 2006 ;

carcase” means any bird carcase or mammal carcase;

the Chief Veterinary Officer” means the Chief Veterinary Officer appointed by the National Assembly;

commercial poultry premises” means commercial premises where poultry are kept;

commercial premises” means premises where poultry or other captive birds are kept for commercial purposes and does not include premises where all such birds and their eggs are kept by their owners for their own consumption or use or as pets;

“contact premises”—

(a)

in Part 3, has the meaning given in article 26(2);

(b)

in Part 6, has the meaning given in article 53(2);

(c)

in Part 7, has the meaning given in article 61(2); and

(d)

in Part 8, has the meanings given in articles 26(2), 53(2) and 61(2);

controlled zone” means a protection zone, a surveillance zone, a restricted zone, a temporary movement restriction zone, a temporary control zone, a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone, an avian influenza prevention zone, or an avian influenza (restrictions on mammals) zone;

day-old chicks” means all poultry less than 72 hours old which have not yet fed and muscovy ducks (Cairina moschata) and their crosses less than 72 hours old, whether or not fed;

designated” means designated by the National Assembly in accordance with article 71;

egg processing plant” means an establishment for the manufacture of egg products, as referred to in Chapter II of Section X of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 ;

highly pathogenic avian influenza” means an infection of poultry or other captive birds caused by—

(a)

avian influenza viruses of the subtypes H5 or H7 with genome sequences codifying for multiple basic amino acids at the cleavage site of the haemagglutinin molecule similar to that observed for other highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses, indicating that the haemagglutinin molecule can be cleaved by a host ubiquitous protease; or

(b)

avian influenza viruses with an intravenous pathogenicity index in six-week old chickens greater than 1.2;

infected premises” means—

(a)

in Part 4, premises where the Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza or highly pathogenic avian influenza virus exists;

(b)

in Part 6, premises where the Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed that low pathogenic avian influenza or low pathogenic avian influenza virus exists;

(c)

in Parts 8 and 9 and in Schedule 3, premises where the Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza, highly pathogenic avian influenza virus, low pathogenic avian influenza or low pathogenic avian influenza virus exists;

keeper” means any person responsible for birds or animals, whether on a permanent or temporary basis, but does not include a person responsible for them solely because he or she is transporting them;

local authority” means in relation to an area the county council or county borough council for that area;

low pathogenic avian influenza” means an infection of poultry or other captive birds caused by avian influenza viruses of subtypes H5 or H7 other than avian influenza viruses of subtypes H5 or H7 which cause highly pathogenic avian influenza;

low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone” means a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone declared under article 55;

mammal” means any mammal, except man;

mammal carcase” means the carcase of any mammal and includes any part of a mammal carcase;

National Assembly” means the National Assembly for Wales of Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 3NQ;

occupier” means the person in charge of premises;

other captive bird” means a bird kept in captivity which is not poultry and includes a pet bird and a bird kept for shows, races, exhibitions, competitions, breeding or for sale;

poultry” means a bird reared or kept in captivity for the production of meat or eggs for consumption, or of other products, for restocking supplies of game or for the purposes of any breeding programme for the production of such categories of birds;

premises” includes any land, building or other place;

protection zone” means a protection zone declared under article 28(1) to (4);

racing pigeon” means any pigeon transported or intended for transport from its pigeon house so that it may be released and freely fly back there or to another destination;

regulated place” means a slaughterhouse or border inspection post;

restricted zone” means a restricted zone declared under article 28(5);

slaughterhouse” means an establishment used for slaughtering poultry, the meat of which is intended for human consumption;

special category premises” has the meaning given in article 22(3);

surveillance zone” means a surveillance zone declared under article 28 (1) to (4);

suspect premises” means premises subject to restrictions under article 9 or article 10;

temporary control zone” means a temporary control zone declared under article 13(c);

temporary movement restriction zone” means a temporary movement restriction zone declared under article 13(a);

unregulated period of infection” has the meaning given in article 23(3);

vehicle” includes any means of transport and includes—

(a)

a trailer, semi-trailer or other thing designed or adapted to be towed by another vehicle;

(b)

a detachable part of any vehicle;

(c)

a container or other structure designed or adapted to be carried on a vehicle;

veterinary surgeon” means a person who is registered in the register of veterinary surgeons maintained by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons or in the supplementary register maintained by the College;

wild birds” means birds which are not poultry or other captive birds.

(2)

Other expressions used in this Order and in Council Directive 2005/94/EC on Community measures for the control of avian influenza and repealing Directive 92/40/EEC have their meaning in that Directive.

Scope of the Act and of this Order3.(1)

For the purposes of the Act in its application to avian influenza and to this Order—

(a)

the definition of “poultry” in section 87(4) of the Act is extended to include all birds;

(b)

the definition of “animals” in section 87(1) of the Act is extended to include all mammals, except man; and

(c)

the definition of “disease” in section 88(1) of the Act is extended to include any infection in mammals caused by influenza virus of avian origin.

(2)

Section 32 of the Act applies to any infection in mammals caused by influenza virus of avian origin and references in this Order to that section are to that section as it applies to such infection.

(3)

References in this Order to paragraph 5 of Schedule 3 to the Act are to that paragraph as it applies to avian influenza.

(4)

This Order does not apply to anything done in accordance with a licence under the Specified Animal Pathogens Order 1998 .

(5)

This Order does not apply to quarantine centres and quarantine facilities approved under Regulation 19 of the Animals and Animal Products (Import and Export) (Wales) Regulations 2006.

Declarations, licences, notices and designations under this Order4.(1)

Declarations of controlled zones under this Order—

(a)

must be in writing;

(b)

may be amended or revoked by further declaration at any time;

(c)

must designate the extent of the controlled zone being declared;

(d)

must list or refer to the measures which apply in such a zone and, if they apply in only part of the zone, state in which part they apply; and

(e)

must state which categories of birds the measures apply to.

(2)

Licences under this Order—

(a)

must be in writing;

(b)

may be general or specific;

(c)

may, in addition to any conditions required by this Order, be made subject to such conditions as the person granting the licence considers necessary to control avian influenza; and

(d)

may be amended, suspended or revoked, in writing, at any time.

(3)

Notices under this Order—

(a)

may be amended or revoked, by further notice, at any time;

(b)

must specify whether they apply to all or to part of the premises to which they relate; and

(c)

must, if they apply to part of premises, specify to which part they apply.

(4)

Designations of premises under this Order—

(a)

must be in writing;

(b)

must, if they apply to only part of the premises, specify to which part they apply.

(c)

may be made subject to such conditions as the National Assembly considers necessary to control avian influenza; and

(d)

may be amended, suspended or revoked in writing at any time.

(5)

The National Assembly must ensure that the extent of any zone declared under this Order, the nature of the restrictions and requirements applicable within it and the dates of its declaration and termination are publicised.

(6)

Licences granted in Scotland or England for activities which could be licensed in Wales under this Order have effect in Wales as if they were licences granted under this Order but an inspector acting under the direction of the National Assembly may serve a notice on any person moving any thing under the authority of such a licence, directing him or her to move it or to keep it on premises specified in the notice or move it out of Wales.

(7)

Premises in Scotland, England and Northern Ireland designated respectively by the Scottish Ministers, the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs or by the Department for Agriculture and Rural Development of Northern Ireland for the same purposes as they may be designated under this Order are deemed to be designated by the National Assembly for the purposes of this Order.

(8)

A person moving anything under the authority of a specific licence granted under this Order must—

(a)

keep the licence or a copy of it with him at all times during the licensed movement;

(b)

on demand by a veterinary inspector or other officer of the National Assembly or by an inspector, produce the licence or copy and allow a copy or extract to be taken; and

(c)

on such demand, provide his or her name and address.

(9)

A person moving anything under the authority of a general licence granted under this Order must—

(a)

keep with him or her, at all times during the licensed movement, a consignment note that contains details of—

(i)

what is moved, including its quantity;

(ii)

the date of the movement;

(iii)

the name of the consignor;

(iv)

the address of the premises from which the movement started;

(v)

the name of the consignee;

(vi)

the address of the premises of destination;

(b)

on demand by a veterinary inspector or other officer of the National Assembly or by an inspector, produce the consignment note and allow a copy or extract to be taken; and

(c)

on such demand, provide his or her name and address.

(10)

Unless the National Assembly states otherwise, in a declaration of a controlled zone or by notice to the occupier of any premises or to the owner or occupier of any vehicle, any movement which has already started when such a declaration comes into force may be completed.

Controlled zones5.(1)

Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), premises which are only partly in a controlled zone are deemed to be wholly within the controlled zone.

(2)

Premises in any controlled zone other than an avian influenza (restrictions on mammals) zone which are partly in one of the following zones and partly in another are deemed to be wholly in the zone furthest up the following list—

(a)

protection zone;

(b)

surveillance zone;

(c)

restricted zone;

(d)

temporary control zone;

(e)

temporary movement restriction zone;

(f)

low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone;

(g)

avian influenza prevention zone.

(3)

Premises which are in any of the controlled zones set out in paragraph (2) and also in an avian influenza (restrictions on mammals) zone are subject to the restrictions and requirements applicable in both zones.

(4)

Every controlled zone, other than an avian influenza prevention zone, is an infected area for the purposes of the Act.

PART 2 Preventive measures
Measures to reduce the risk of transmission of avian influenza6.(1)

If, after carrying out a risk assessment, the National Assembly considers such action necessary to reduce the risk of transmission of avian influenza to poultry or other captive birds from wild birds or from any other source, it must—

(a)

declare an avian influenza prevention zone in all or part of Wales; or

(b)

serve or require an inspector to serve a notice on the occupier of any premises where poultry, other captive birds or any categories of poultry or captive birds specified in the notice are kept.

(2)

A declaration or notice under paragraph (1) must impose such measures as the National Assembly considers necessary to reduce the risk of transmission of avian influenza.

(3)

When deciding the measures to impose under paragraph (2), the National Assembly must consider whether measures are necessary—

(i)

to prevent direct or indirect contact which wild birds might otherwise have with poultry and other captive birds;

(ii)

to reduce the risk of feed and water provided to poultry and other captive birds being contaminated with avian influenza virus; and

(iii)

to reduce the risk of the spread of avian influenza between premises.

(4)

The power of the National Assembly to impose measures by declaration or notice under this article includes the power—

(a)

to require poultry and other captive birds to be housed or otherwise kept separate from wild birds;

(b)

to require poultry or other captive birds or categories of such birds specified in the declaration or notice to be housed or otherwise kept separate from other poultry and captive birds;

(c)

to require that poultry and other captive birds are provided with feed and water to which wild birds have no access;

(d)

to require keepers of poultry and other captive birds and others who come into contact with such birds to cleanse and disinfect their footwear and take such other biosecurity measures as a veterinary inspector or an inspector under the direction of a veterinary inspector may require;

(e)

to ban or limit the collection of poultry or other captive birds at any fair, market, show, exhibition, race or other gathering;

(f)

to ban or limit the use of birds of the orders Anseriformes (including ducks, geese and swans) and Charadriiformes (including gulls, murres, terns, avocets, puffins, woodcock, oystercatchers, sandpipers, plovers, surfbirds, snipes and skimmers) as decoys during bird hunting.

Surveillance for avian influenza7.(1)

The National Assembly must carry out surveillance at such premises and of such birds as it considers necessary—

(a)

to detect the prevalence in different species of poultry of infection with avian influenza virus subtypes H5 and H7; and

(b)

to assess the risk of the spread of influenza of avian origin by wild birds.

(2)

The National Assembly must give notice to the occupier of premises selected by it for the purposes of such a survey.

PART 3 Measures on suspicion of avian influenza
Disapplication of measures to regulated places8.

Articles 9(1)(b) and 10 to 17 do not apply to regulated places.

Notification procedures and precautions to be taken where avian influenza is suspected9.(1)

A person who has in his or her possession or under his or her charge any bird or bird carcase which has, or which he or she suspects may have, avian influenza must—

(a)

immediately notify the Divisional Veterinary Manager; and

(b)

take all reasonable steps to ensure that the measures in Schedule 1 are complied with.

(2)

A person who examines or inspects any bird or bird carcase, or who analyses any sample taken from any bird or bird carcase, must immediately inform the Divisional Veterinary Manager if—

(a)

he or she suspects the presence of avian influenza in the bird or bird carcase; or

(b)

he or she detects evidence of antibodies to avian influenza virus in the bird or bird carcase.

(3)

A person who examines or inspects any mammal or mammal carcase, or who analyses any sample taken from any mammal or mammal carcase, must immediately inform the Divisional Veterinary Manager if—

(a)

he or she suspects the presence of influenza of avian origin in the mammal or mammal carcase; or

(b)

he or she detects evidence of antibodies to influenza virus of avian origin in the mammal or mammal carcase.

(4)

The Divisional Veterinary Manager” means the veterinary inspector with this title appointed by the National Assembly for the area in which premises are located.

Notice of restrictions where avian influenza is suspected on premises10.(1)

Subject to article 11 and whether or not notification has been made under article 9, an inspector must serve a notice of restrictions on the occupier of any premises where he or she suspects that avian influenza, influenza of avian origin or a virus causing such diseases exists or may have existed within the preceding 56 days.

(2)

Subject to article 11, the notice of restrictions must require the occupier of the premises to comply with the measures in Schedule 1.

(3)

An inspector must not withdraw the notice of restrictions unless instructed to do so by the Chief Veterinary Officer.

Derogations from restrictions applicable at suspect premises11.(1)

A notice served under article 10 on the occupier of a laboratory where low pathogenic avian influenza virus is kept must—

(a)

be served by a veterinary inspector; and

(b)

impose such of the measures in Schedule 1 and such measures relating to the operation of the laboratory as the veterinary inspector considers necessary.

(2)

In a notice served under article 10 on the occupier of premises other than those referred to in paragraph (1) of this article, or by licence to such an occupier, a veterinary inspector or an inspector acting under his or her direction may grant derogations from paragraphs 2, 3, 4 and 6 of Schedule 1.

(3)

No person is to grant a derogation under paragraph (2) or authorise the granting of such a derogation unless he or she has considered—

(a)

the risk of the possible spread of avian influenza were the derogation to be granted;

(b)

any precautionary measures which have been or could be taken; and

(c)

the destination of any birds or things which would be moved were the derogation to be granted.

(4)

In a notice served under article 10 or by licence, a veterinary inspector or an inspector acting under the direction of a veterinary inspector may also grant a derogation from the disinfection requirement in paragraph 9 of Schedule 1 if—

(a)

the premises the subject of the derogation are non-commercial premises;

(b)

the premises contain other captive birds but no poultry;

(c)

he or she has considered the risk of the possible spread of avian influenza were the derogation to be granted and any precautionary measures which have been or could be taken.

(5)

Non-commercial premises” means premises where poultry or other captive birds are kept by their owners for their own consumption or use or as pets.

Veterinary inquiries and sampling12.(1)

The National Assembly must ensure that a veterinary inquiry is started at suspect premises as soon as reasonably practicable if it suspects that poultry or other captive birds on or moved from those premises may be infected with avian influenza.

(2)

If the National Assembly has authorised a veterinary inspector or another veterinary surgeon to take samples from poultry or other captive birds on premises other than suspect premises or other than for the purposes of the veterinary inquiry referred to in paragraph (1), it must direct by notice to the occupier of the premises whether any of the measures in Schedule 1 apply to the premises.

Measures to minimise the risk of the spread of avian influenza from suspect premises13.

If the National Assembly considers such a measure necessary to minimise the risk of the spread of avian influenza or of avian influenza virus from suspect premises in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, it must take one or more of the following measures—

(a)

declare a temporary movement restriction zone in such part of Wales as it considers necessary;

(b)

serve a notice on the owner or occupier of suspect premises in Wales requiring him or her to comply with such of the measures in Schedule 2 as are specified in the notice;

(c)

declare a temporary control zone in such part of Wales and of such size as he or she considers necessary around suspect premises.

Measures to be taken into account in respect of vehicles14.

A person exercising powers under articles 10 to 13 must take into account any measures taken in respect of vehicles under articles 38, 42, 43 and 45.

Measures in a temporary movement restriction zone15.(1)

In a declaration of a temporary movement restriction zone and in relation to all or such part of the zone as he thinks fit, the National Assembly must ban or restrict the movement of such of the following as it considers necessary—

(a)

poultry;

(b)

other captive birds;

(c)

eggs;

(d)

vehicles used to transport poultry, other captive birds, eggs or anything else likely to transmit avian influenza;

(e)

mammals.

(2)

If the National Assembly bans or restricts the movement of mammals within a temporary movement restriction zone, it must lift the ban or restriction within 72 hours of it being imposed unless (notwithstanding any continuing restrictions on the movement of other things listed in paragraph (1)) it is satisfied that its continuation is necessary to minimise the risk of the spread of avian influenza.

(3)

If the ban or restriction on the movement of mammals continues for more than 72 hours from when it was originally declared, the National Assembly must review each decision to continue it within 72 hours.

Additional restrictions at suspect premises16.

In a notice served under article 13(b), the National Assembly must state if the measures specified in the notice apply—

(a)

to all poultry and other captive birds on the premises;

(b)

only to certain categories of poultry or other captive birds;

(c)

only to poultry or other captive birds which it suspects are infected;

(d)

to all or only a specified part of the premises.

Declaration of a temporary control zone17.

In a declaration of a temporary control zone, the National Assembly must impose, in relation to premises in all or such part of the zone as it thinks fit, such measures as it considers necessary to reduce the risk of the spread of avian influenza.

PART 4 Measures on confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza at premises other than regulated places
Disapplication of measures to regulated places18.

This Part does not apply to regulated places.

Restrictions on confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza19.(1)

Paragraph (2) applies if the Chief Veterinary Officer confirms that highly pathogenic avian influenza or highly pathogenic avian influenza virus exists on any premises.

(2)

A veterinary inspector must impose, by notice to the occupier of the infected premises, the measures in Schedule 2 in addition to the measures in Schedule 1.

Killing of birds on premises20.

Subject to article 21, the National Assembly must ensure that poultry and other captive birds to be killed on infected premises under paragraph 5 of Schedule 3 to the Act, are killed there without delay.

Movement of birds off premises for killing21.

If the National Assembly considers that killing birds other than on infected premises would limit the risk of the spread of avian influenza more effectively, a veterinary inspector may—

(a)

direct, by notice to the occupier of the infected premises, that killing of the birds specified in the notice be carried out at a place specified in the notice; and

(b)

license the movement of those birds to that place.

Measures on special category premises22.(1)

A veterinary inspector must not license the movement of birds not killed under paragraph 5 of Schedule 3 to the Act from infected premises which are special category premises unless he or she is satisfied, following tests on the birds, that they are not infectious.

(2)

A veterinary inspector must not license a movement to another member State unless the movement is authorised by the competent authority of that member State.

(3)

The following are special category premises—

(a)

non-commercial premises;

(b)

circuses;

(c)

zoos;

(d)

pet shops;

(e)

wildlife parks;

(f)

fenced areas where poultry or other captive birds are kept for scientific purposes or for purposes related to the conservation of endangered species;

(g)

premises or parts of premises where only breeds of poultry or other captive birds which the National Assembly considers to be rare are kept.

(4)

Non-commercial premises” has the meaning it has in article 11(5).

Tracing of meat and eggs from infected premises23.(1)

Subject to paragraph (2), the National Assembly or any person required by it, by notice, must endeavour to trace the following from infected premises—

(a)

the meat of all poultry slaughtered during the unregulated period of infection;

(b)

poultry eggs laid at the premises during that period; and

(c)

poultry hatched from such eggs.

(2)

The National Assembly need not trace or require the tracing of meat or poultry eggs once they have moved from wholesale or retail premises.

(3)

Unregulated period of infection” means the period from the date when, in the opinion of a veterinary inspector, avian influenza may first have been introduced to premises to the date when measures were imposed in relation to the premises under article 10.

Measures when meat and eggs have been traced24.(1)

The National Assembly must—

(a)

dispose of meat traced from infected premises under article 23; or

(b)

require its disposal, by notice to the person in possession of the meat.

(2)

The National Assembly must—

(a)

dispose of eggs traced from infected premises under article 23;

(b)

require their disposal, by notice to the person in possession of the eggs; or

(c)

license the movement of the eggs directly to an egg processing plant.

(3)

The National Assembly must require, by notice to the occupier of any premises to which poultry already hatched from eggs traced under article 23 have been moved, that the poultry are not moved off those premises for at least 21 days from the date they arrived there.

(4)

A person moving eggs under a licence granted under paragraph 2(c) must ensure that—

(a)

each consignment of eggs is sealed by a veterinary inspector or in accordance with his or her instructions before dispatch;

(b)

vehicles used to transport the eggs to the plant have been cleansed and disinfected before the eggs are loaded.

(5)

No person is to tamper with a seal attached under sub-paragraph 4(a) or remove it before the consignment arrives at its destination.

Veterinary inquiry at infected premises25.

The National Assembly must ensure that veterinary inquiries continue at all infected premises for such period as it considers necessary.

Identification of contact premises26.(1)

A veterinary inspector must serve a notice on the occupier of any premises if he or she suspects that highly pathogenic avian influenza—

(a)

may have been carried there from other premises; or

(b)

may have been carried to other premises from there.

(2)

Premises in respect of which a notice is served under this article are contact premises for the purposes of this Part.

Restrictions at contact premises27.(1)

Subject to paragraph (2), the measures in Schedule 1 apply to contact premises until a veterinary inspector notifies the occupier that those measures are withdrawn or that the premises are infected premises.

(2)

A veterinary inspector may, by notice to the occupier of contact premises or by licence, grant the same derogations in respect of contact premises as he or she can in respect of suspect premises under article 11.

(3)

A veterinary inspector may, by notice to the occupier of contact premises, also require the occupier to comply with one or more of the measures in Schedule 2.

(4)

When considering whether to require an occupier to comply with any of the measures in Schedule 2, a veterinary inspector must take the following criteria into account—

(a)

the existence of any clinical signs of avian influenza in any birds on the contact premises;

(b)

the susceptibility to avian influenza of the species of poultry on the contact premises;

(c)

any movements of poultry or other captive birds from infected premises to the contact premises after the earliest date a veterinary inspector considers avian influenza may have been introduced to the infected premises;

(d)

the density of poultry in the area where the contact premises are located;

(e)

the time passed since avian influenza was first confirmed and how far avian influenza has spread from infected premises;

(f)

the proximity of the contact premises to infected premises;

(g)

epidemiological links between the contact premises and infected premises;

(h)

the extent to which measures to control avian influenza are working.

(5)

When considering the proximity of the contact premises to infected premises under paragraph 4(f), a veterinary inspector must give particular consideration to whether he or she should impose measures on premises which are—

(a)

within 500 metres of infected premises; or

(b)

500 metres or more from infected premises but are in an area with a high density of poultry.

(6)

When considering epidemiological links between the contact premises and infected premises in accordance with paragraph (4)(g), a veterinary inspector must give particular consideration to whether he or she should impose measures on premises with links to more than one infected premises.

(7)

If the National Assembly requires poultry or other captive birds on a contact premises to be killed, it must ensure that samples are taken from the dead birds and tested for avian influenza.

Declaration of protection, surveillance and restricted zones28.(1)

On confirmation by the Chief Veterinary Officer of highly pathogenic avian influenza on premises in Wales, the National Assembly must declare a protection zone and a surveillance zone.

(2)

On confirmation by the Chief Veterinary Officer of highly pathogenic avian influenza in an area of England which is 3 kilometres or less from Wales, the National Assembly must declare a protection zone and a surveillance zone in Wales.

(3)

On confirmation by the Chief Veterinary Officer of highly pathogenic avian influenza in an area of England which is more than 3 and up to 10 kilometres from Wales, the National Assembly must—

(a)

declare a surveillance zone in Wales; and

(b)

declare a protection zone in Wales, if it considers it necessary to prevent the spread of avian influenza.

(4)

The National Assembly may declare protection and surveillance zones in Wales on confirmation by the Chief Veterinary Officer of highly pathogenic avian influenza in an area of Scotland or England which is 10 or more kilometres from Wales.

(5)

The National Assembly must, if it considers it necessary to reduce the risk of the spread of avian influenza, declare one or more restricted zones in addition to protection and surveillance zones.

(6)

Paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) do not affect the power of the National Assembly to disapply measures or to apply alternative measures under articles 30(3), 31(3) and 33.

Size of zones29.(1)

A protection zone declared under paragraphs (1), (2) or (3) of article 28 must (subject to paragraph (8))—

(a)

be centred on the outbreak point; and

(b)

have a radius of at least 3 kilometres.

(2)

A surveillance zone declared under paragraphs (1), (2) or (3) of article 28 must (subject to paragraph (8))—

(a)

be centred on the outbreak point; and

(b)

have a radius of at least 10 kilometres.

(3)

A restricted zone must—

(a)

either

(i)

be centred on the outbreak point; or

(ii)

be adjacent to the surveillance zone or to another restricted zone; and

(b)

be of such size as the National Assembly considers necessary.

(4)

The National Assembly must take account of the criteria set out in paragraph (5) when deciding—

(a)

what size zones to declare under paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) of article 28; and

(b)

whether to declare restricted zones under paragraph (5) of article 28.

(5)

The criteria referred to in paragraph (4) are—

(a)

the results of veterinary inquiries;

(b)

the geographical features of the area around the infected premises;

(c)

the location and proximity of other premises containing poultry and other captive birds in the area;

(d)

patterns of movement of and trade in poultry and other captive birds in the area;

(e)

the facilities and personnel available to control movements within the zone (including any movement of poultry or other captive birds off premises for slaughter and disposal).

(6)

Protection zones and surveillance zones declared under paragraph (4) of article 28 must be centred on the outbreak point, and must be of such size as the National Assembly considers necessary to reduce the risk of the spread of avian influenza.

(7)

The “outbreak point” means, in relation to any premises where avian influenza has been confirmed, the part of the premises from which the National Assembly considers controlled zones should be measured, given the nature of that case of avian influenza.

(8)

Where this article or article 56 requires the National Assembly to declare a zone of a minimum area and such an area would include land in England, it must declare a zone of such part of that area as is in Wales.

Measures in protection zones30.(1)

The measures in Schedule 4 apply in respect of a protection zone, subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) and articles 33 and 35.

(2)

Paragraph (3) applies if the National Assembly has carried out a risk assessment and does not believe that the disapplication of any measure under that paragraph would endanger disease control.

(3)

In a declaration of a protection zone, the National Assembly may—

(a)

disapply one or more of the measures in Schedule 4 to movements of racing pigeons into, from and within the zone;

(b)

disapply one or more of the measures in paragraph 14 of Schedule 4 and in article 63(2) if—

(i)

the premises where avian influenza has been confirmed are special category premises; and

(ii)

avian influenza has been confirmed in poultry on those premises.

(4)

The National Assembly must ensure that—

(a)

premises containing poultry and other captive birds within a protection zone are identified as soon as possible; and

(b)

a veterinary inspector examines poultry and other captive birds at all such premises, carrying out examinations at commercial premises as soon as possible.

(5)

The National Assembly may, notwithstanding paragraph (4)(b), authorise a reduced level of surveillance to that provided for in that paragraph if—

(a)

the premises on which avian influenza is confirmed are special category premises; and

(b)

it is satisfied that reduced surveillance would not endanger disease control.

(6)

The National Assembly must ensure that such veterinary inquiries as it considers necessary to monitor for avian influenza are carried out at premises to which things are moved within and out of a protection zone.

Measures in surveillance zones31.(1)

The measures in Schedule 5 apply in respect of a surveillance zone, subject to paragraph (3) and articles 33 and 35.

(2)

Paragraph (3) applies if the National Assembly has carried out a risk assessment and does not believe that the disapplication of any measure under that paragraph would endanger disease control.

(3)

In its declaration of a surveillance zone, the National Assembly may—

(a)

disapply one or more of those measures to movements of racing pigeons into, from and within the zone;

(b)

disapply one or more of the measures in paragraphs 6, 11 or 15 of Schedule 5 (restrictions on the movement of poultry and eggs within and outside the zone and of poultry, other captive birds and mammals onto premises) if—

(i)

the premises where avian influenza has been confirmed are special category premises; and

(ii)

avian influenza has been confirmed in poultry on those premises.

(4)

The National Assembly must ensure that all commercial poultry premises within a surveillance zone are identified as soon as possible.

Restrictions on trade in things from areas where measures have been disapplied32.

Unless he or she is licensed by a veterinary inspector, no person is to supply any of the following for intra-Community or international trade if it has come from premises in respect of which any of the measures in Schedule 4 or 5 have been disapplied under articles 30 or 31—

(a)

poultry;

(b)

other captive birds;

(c)

hatching eggs;

(d)

used litter;

(e)

manure;

(f)

slurry.

Alternative measures where avian influenza is confirmed at a hatchery or in other captive birds on special category premises33.(1)

If, following confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a hatchery or in other captive birds on special category premises, the National Assembly is satisfied that applying less stringent measures than those in articles 28 to 31 would not endanger disease control, it may decide—

(a)

not to make a declaration of any controlled zone around the premises;

(b)

to declare fewer zones than required under article 28;

(c)

to declare a controlled zone smaller in size than provided for in article 29;

(d)

to specify in his declaration of a controlled zone that one or more of the measures in Schedules 4 and 5 do not apply in that zone.

(2)

The National Assembly must carry out a risk assessment before reaching a decision under paragraph (1).

Measures in restricted zones34.(1)

The National Assembly must, in a declaration of a restricted zone under article 28(5), apply, in each zone so declared, such measures as he considers necessary to reduce the risk of the spread of avian influenza.

(2)

These measures may include some or all of the measures in Schedules 4 and 5 and article 35.

Additional measures in protection and surveillance zones35.(1)

If it considers such action necessary to reduce the risk of the spread of avian influenza, the National Assembly must impose by declaration measures additional to those in Schedules 4 and 5 in respect of a protection or surveillance zone.

(2)

The National Assembly's power to declare additional measures includes the power to prohibit or restrict—

(a)

the movement of vehicles or people involved in—

(i)

the supply of animal feed;

(ii)

the supply of agricultural equipment;

(iii)

the collection of eggs;

(iv)

the transport of poultry to slaughterhouses;

(v)

the collection of carcases for disposal;

(b)

the movement of those working on premises, including veterinary surgeons;

(c)

the movement of any person onto any premises, including common, unenclosed and waste land and agricultural buildings, notwithstanding the existence of any public or private right of way or any other right of access to, or permission to gain access to, the premises.

(3)

The power to prohibit or restrict movement under paragraph (2)(c) applies only in relation to a protection zone and does not include a power to prohibit or restrict movement onto premises by—

(a)

the owner or occupier of the premises;

(b)

any person whose principal residence or place of employment is those premises;

(c)

any person entering under the authority of a licence granted under this Order.

Ending of protection, surveillance and restricted zones36.(1)

The National Assembly may, by declaration, end a protection zone but must not, in the case of a protection zone declared under paragraph (1), (2) or (3) of article 28, do so until—

(a)

at least 21 days have elapsed since the completion at all infected premises in the zone of the preliminary cleansing and disinfection measures referred to in Part 2 of Schedule 3; and

(b)

a veterinary inquiry has been completed on all premises within the zone identified as containing poultry or other captive birds.

(2)

On the ending of any protection zone, the area which formed that protection zone will become part of the surveillance zone centred on the same outbreak point as the protection zone.

(3)

The National Assembly may, by declaration, end a surveillance zone but, in the case of a zone declared under paragraph (1), (2) or (3) of article 28, must not do so until at least 30 days have elapsed since the completion at all infected premises in the zone of the preliminary cleansing and disinfection measures referred to in Part 2 of Schedule 3.

PART 5 Measures on suspicion or confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza in regulated places and vehicles
Veterinary measures at slaughterhouses37.(1)

If it suspects that highly pathogenic avian influenza exists at any slaughterhouse or if the Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed that it exists there, the National Assembly must—

(a)

serve a notice on the occupier of the slaughterhouse informing him or her of this and applying the measures set out in paragraphs 3, 4 and 5 of Schedule 1; and

(b)

ensure that a veterinary inquiry is carried out at the slaughterhouse.

Veterinary inquiry where avian influenza is suspected or confirmed in vehicles38.

An inspector must ensure that a veterinary inquiry is carried out in relation to any vehicle on which he or she knows or suspects that highly pathogenic avian influenza or highly pathogenic avian influenza virus exists.

Slaughter of birds in slaughterhouses where disease is suspected or confirmed39.

The occupier of a slaughterhouse where highly pathogenic avian influenza is suspected or confirmed must ensure that all poultry present on the premises at the date a notice is served on him or her under article 37(1)(a) are slaughtered there without delay and in accordance with a veterinary inspector's instructions.

Poultry meat and by-products in slaughterhouses where disease is suspected or confirmed40.(1)

The occupier of a slaughterhouse where highly pathogenic avian influenza is suspected or confirmed must, in accordance with a veterinary inspector's instructions—

(a)

keep poultry referred to in article 39 separate from any other poultry subsequently arriving at the slaughterhouse; and

(b)

keep the following separate from other bird carcases, poultry meat and by-products—

(i)

bird carcases and poultry meat from poultry referred to in article 39;

(ii)

the by-products of such poultry;

(iii)

poultry meat from any other poultry which may have been contaminated at the slaughterhouse during the killing of such poultry or the production process;

(iv)

the by-products of the poultry referred to in paragraph (iii).

(2)

Paragraph (1) applies to poultry moved to a slaughterhouse—

(a)

from a border inspection post in accordance with article 41(2), as if references to article 39 were to that article; and

(b)

on a vehicle in accordance with article 42, as if references to article 39 were to that article.

(3)

The occupier of a slaughterhouse where highly pathogenic avian influenza is confirmed must dispose of the things set out in paragraph (1)(b) in accordance with a veterinary inspector's instructions or assist him or her in removing those things from the premises.

Measures at border inspection posts41.(1)

The National Assembly must, if it considers it necessary to reduce the risk of the spread of avian influenza—

(a)

require a veterinary inquiry to be carried out at a border inspection post where avian influenza is suspected or has been confirmed; and

(b)

impose (by notice to the occupier of the border inspection post) such of the measures in Schedule 1 as it considers appropriate.

(2)

The National Assembly must, by notice to the occupier of the border inspection post, direct where birds specified in the notice are to be killed, slaughtered or isolated.

(3)

The National Assembly must ensure that poultry and other captive birds at border inspection posts which are to be killed under paragraph 5 of Schedule 3 to the Act are killed or slaughtered without delay.

(4)

The National Assembly must ensure that poultry and other captive birds which are not to be so killed or slaughtered are kept isolated in accordance with a veterinary inspector's instructions.

Control of vehicles42.(1)

An inspector who knows or suspects that any poultry, other captive bird or any thing on any vehicle is infected or contaminated with highly pathogenic avian influenza may, by notice to the owner or driver of the vehicle or to the occupier of any premises—

(a)

require the detention at such place as the inspector directs of any vehicle, equipment or other thing suspected of being contaminated; and

(b)

direct that the vehicle be moved to such premises as the inspector directs.

(2)

Any expenses arising from the movement or detention of any bird or any thing (including the cost of feeding and watering any bird) must be paid by its owner.

Cleansing and disinfection of regulated places and vehicles43.(1)

The occupier of any regulated place where highly pathogenic avian influenza is suspected or confirmed must cleanse and disinfect those premises and any equipment and vehicles on those premises which may be contaminated in accordance with a veterinary inspector's instructions.

(2)

The owner or driver of any vehicle on which highly pathogenic avian influenza is suspected or confirmed must cleanse and disinfect the vehicle.

Reintroduction of poultry and other captive birds44.(1)

No person is to reintroduce poultry to a slaughterhouse where highly pathogenic avian influenza was suspected or confirmed until an inspector has confirmed that the cleansing and disinfection referred to in article 43 has been carried out.

(2)

No person is to reintroduce poultry or other captive birds to a border inspection post where highly pathogenic avian influenza was suspected or confirmed until an inspector has confirmed that the cleansing and disinfection referred to in article 43 has been carried out.

(3)

If it considers it necessary to reduce the risk of the spread of avian influenza, the National Assembly may, by notice to the occupier of such a border inspection post, prohibit the introduction of animals other than birds onto the premises until the cleansing and disinfection referred to in article 43 has been carried out.

Measures at other premises and for vehicles45.(1)

If the National Assembly suspects that highly pathogenic avian influenza or highly pathogenic avian influenza virus exists at any slaughterhouse or in any vehicle or if the Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed that it exists there, the National Assembly must—

(a)

apply the measures in Schedule 1 to the premises of origin;

(b)

apply the measures in Schedule 1 to premises which it considers to be suspect premises (because of their epidemiological link with the premises of origin); and

(c)

apply the measures in Schedule 2 to the premises of origin, unless it is satisfied (having considered the results of veterinary inquiries) that this is not necessary.

(2)

If the National Assembly suspects that highly pathogenic avian influenza exists at any border inspection post or if the Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed that it exists there, the National Assembly must apply the measures in Schedule 1 to premises which it considers to be suspect premises because of their epidemiological link with the border inspection post.

(3)

The National Assembly must apply measures under this article by notice to the occupier of the relevant premises.

(4)

In this article, “premises of origin” means any premises from which poultry or other captive birds which may be infected were moved to the slaughterhouse or on the vehicle.

PART 6 Measures on confirmation of low pathogenic avian influenza
Measures when low pathogenic avian influenza is confirmed46.(1)

If the Chief Veterinary Officer confirms that low pathogenic avian influenza or low pathogenic avian influenza virus exists on any premises other than regulated places, the National Assembly must—

(a)

apply, by notice to the occupier of the infected premises, such of the measures in Part 1 of Schedule 6 as it considers necessary to reduce the risk of the spread of avian influenza; and

(b)

ensure that a veterinary inquiry continues at the infected premises.

(2)

If the Chief Veterinary Officer confirms that low pathogenic avian influenza or low pathogenic avian influenza virus exists at a regulated place, the National Assembly may apply, by notice to the occupier of that place, such of the measures in Part 1 of Schedule 6 as it considers necessary to reduce the risk of the spread of avian influenza.

(3)

A veterinary inspector must not license any movement otherwise prohibited under Part 1 of Schedule 6 unless he or she is satisfied that it would not significantly increase the risk of the spread of low pathogenic avian influenza.

(4)

When reaching a decision under paragraph (3), a veterinary inspector must, in particular, take into account the criteria in Part 2 of Schedule 6.

(5)

An inspector who knows or suspects that any poultry, other captive bird or any thing on any vehicle is infected or contaminated with low pathogenic avian influenza may, by notice to the owner or driver of the vehicle or to the occupier of any premises—

(a)

require the detention at such place as the inspector directs of any vehicle, equipment or other thing suspected of being contaminated; and

(b)

direct that the vehicle be moved to such premises as the inspector directs.

(6)

Any expenses arising from the movement or detention of any bird or any thing, including the cost of feeding and watering any bird, must be paid by its owner.

Killing of poultry and other captive birds47.(1)

The National Assembly must ensure that poultry and other captive birds on infected premises which are to be killed on the premises under paragraph 5 of Schedule 3 to the Act are killed as soon as possible.

(2)

The occupier of a slaughterhouse must ensure that poultry from infected premises are slaughtered as soon as possible.

(3)

The National Assembly must not authorise the movement of birds to a slaughterhouse unless it is satisfied that the movement would not significantly increase the risk of the spread of low pathogenic avian influenza.

(4)

The National Assembly must ensure that birds are killed or slaughtered in such a way as to minimise the risk of the spread of avian influenza.

Movement of eggs from premises where low pathogenic avian influenza is confirmed48.(1)

If the National Assembly directs that poultry on infected premises are to be slaughtered at a slaughterhouse, it must not license the movement of eggs off the premises prior to the poultry being sent for slaughter unless it is satisfied that the movement would not significantly increase the risk of the spread of low pathogenic avian influenza.

(2)

The National Assembly may only license the movement of such eggs—

(a)

to a designated egg packing centre, in disposable packaging;

(b)

to an egg processing plant; or

(c)

for disposal.

Veterinary surveillance of poultry49.

The National Assembly must carry out such veterinary surveillance as it considers necessary at premises where poultry are kept before being sent to a slaughterhouse under article 47.

Measures on special category premises50.(1)

The occupier of infected premises which are special category premises where poultry and other captive birds are not killed under paragraph 5 of Schedule 3 to the Act must ensure that—

(a)

poultry and other captive birds are—

(i)

housed; or

(ii)

isolated (if so directed by a veterinary inspector on the basis that housing is impractical or would adversely affect the birds' welfare to a significant degree);

(b)

no poultry or other captive bird is moved from the premises except—

(i)

to a designated slaughterhouse or other premises in accordance with a licence granted by a veterinary inspector; or

(ii)

to a slaughterhouse in another member State or to other premises in another member State, if the movement is licensed by a veterinary inspector and is authorised by the competent authority of that member State.

(2)

The occupier of the premises must take all reasonable steps to minimise contact between birds isolated under paragraph (1)(a)(ii) and wild birds.

(3)

A veterinary inspector must not grant a licence under paragraph (1)(b) unless he or she is satisfied, following tests on the birds, that there is not a significant risk that the proposed movement would spread highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Veterinary surveillance of birds51.

The National Assembly must ensure that birds on infected premises which are special category premises not killed under paragraph 5 of Schedule 3 of the Act are monitored for avian influenza.

Tracing of poultry and eggs52.(1)

The National Assembly must endeavour to trace the following from infected premises—

(a)

hatching eggs from poultry laid during the unregulated period of infection; and

(b)

poultry hatched from eggs laid during that period.

(2)

The National Assembly must ensure that such veterinary inquiries as it considers necessary to monitor for avian influenza are carried out at premises to which eggs and poultry are so traced.

Identification of contact premises53.(1)

The National Assembly must serve a notice on the occupier of any premises other than regulated places if it suspects that low pathogenic avian influenza—

(a)

may have been carried there from other premises; or

(b)

may have been carried to other premises from there.

(2)

Premises in respect of which a notice is served under this article are contact premises for the purposes of this Part.

Restrictions at contact premises54.(1)

The National Assembly must, by notice to the occupier of contact premises, apply such of the measures in Schedule 1 as it considers necessary to reduce the risk of the spread of avian influenza.

(2)

If it considers it necessary to prevent the spread of low pathogenic avian influenza, the National Assembly must—

(a)

direct that contact premises be deemed to be infected premises; and

(b)

state, in its direction, which measures in this Part and in Schedule 6 apply to the contact premises.

(3)

A direction under paragraph (2) must be by notice to the occupier of the contact premises and the National Assembly must not serve such a notice unless it has taken into account the criteria set out in paragraph (4) of article 27, as read with paragraphs (5) and (6) of article 27.

(4)

If the National Assembly requires poultry or other captive birds on contact premises to be killed, it must ensure that samples are taken from the dead birds and tested for avian influenza.

Declaration of a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone55.(1)

On confirmation by the Chief Veterinary Officer of low pathogenic avian influenza on premises other than regulated places in Wales, the National Assembly must (subject to paragraph (4)), declare a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone.

(2)

On confirmation by the Chief Veterinary Officer of low pathogenic avian influenza in an area of England which is 1 kilometre or less from Wales, the National Assembly must declare a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone in Wales.

(3)

The National Assembly may declare a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone on confirmation by the Chief Veterinary Officer of low pathogenic avian influenza in an area of Scotland or England which is more than 1 kilometre from Wales.

(4)

The National Assembly may, on the basis of a risk assessment, decide not to declare a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone if the premises where low pathogenic is confirmed are—

(a)

a hatchery; or

(b)

special category premises.

Size of zones56.(1)

A low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone must—

(a)

be centred on the outbreak point; and

(b)

subject to article 29(8), have a radius of at least 1 kilometre.

(2)

Outbreak point” has the meaning it has in article 29.

Measures in low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zones57.(1)

The measures in Schedule 7 apply in respect of a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone, subject to paragraphs (2) and (3).

(2)

The National Assembly may, in a declaration under article 55, disapply some or all of the measures in Schedule 7 if—

(a)

the infected premises are a hatchery or special category premises; and

(b)

it has carried out a risk assessment and does not believe that the disapplication would endanger disease control.

(3)

The National Assembly may, if it considers it necessary to reduce the risk of the spread of avian influenza, impose, by declaration, measures additional to those in Schedule 7 in respect of the low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone.

(4)

The National Assembly must ensure that—

(a)

commercial premises in the low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone are identified as soon as possible;

(b)

tests for avian influenza are carried out on commercial poultry premises within a radius of at least 1 kilometre of the boundary of the infected premises or, if it thinks it more appropriate, of the part of the infected premises where avian influenza was found.

PART 7 Measures to reduce the risk of the spread of influenza viruses of avian origin to other species
Tests on animals at premises where avian influenza is confirmed58.(1)

The National Assembly must ensure that any pigs kept on premises where avian influenza is confirmed are tested for infection with influenza virus of avian origin.

(2)

The National Assembly may, if it thinks it necessary to prevent the spread of avian influenza or influenza of avian origin, require such tests to be carried out on other mammals kept on the premises.

Killing of mammals59.

The National Assembly must ensure that mammals to be killed under section 32 of the Act because they are affected or suspected of being affected with influenza virus of avian origin or have been exposed to such disease are—

(a)

slaughtered as soon as possible, in accordance with a veterinary inspector's instructions; and

(b)

transported in accordance with a veterinary inspector's instructions (if they are moved off the premises for slaughter).

Movements off the premises60.(1)

Subject to paragraph (2), no person is to move any mammal tested under article 58 off the premises until a veterinary inspector has confirmed that the mammal is not infective and licenses the movement.

(2)

A veterinary inspector may license the movement of pigs and other mammals in which infection with influenza virus of avian origin is confirmed to other premises (including slaughterhouses) if he or she is satisfied (as a result of further tests on the animals) that the movement will not significantly increase the risk of the spread of avian influenza.

Other measures to control the spread of virus in mammals61.(1)

If it considers it necessary to monitor or control the spread of avian influenza or influenza of avian origin in mammals, the National Assembly may—

(a)

do any of the following, after serving notice on the occupier of the premises—

(i)

test pigs and other mammals on contact premises for influenza virus of avian origin;

(ii)

prohibit the movement of mammals or categories of mammals off contact premises unless it is licensed by a veterinary inspector;

(iii)

carry out surveillance or require surveillance to be carried out at any premises where mammals are kept; and

(b)

impose such measures additional to those set out in articles 58, 60 and 61(1) as it considers necessary, by declaration of an avian influenza (restrictions on mammals) zone or by notice to the occupier of any premises.

(2)

Premises are contact premises for the purposes of this Part if, in the view of the National Assembly, they are premises—

(a)

to which influenza virus of avian origin may have been carried from premises where the virus has been confirmed; or

(b)

from which the virus may have been carried to premises where the virus has been confirmed.

PART 8 General measures on suspicion or confirmation of avian influenza
Restrictions relating to things moved from Scotland, England or Northern Ireland62.(1)

Subject to paragraph (2), measures in this Order applying in respect of any thing moved from a controlled zone or from any of the premises referred to in paragraph (3) apply in respect of any such thing moved from an equivalent zone or equivalent premises in Scotland, England or Northern Ireland.

(2)

Paragraph (1) only applies if the person to whom the measure applies is aware or should reasonably have been aware that the thing moved is from such an equivalent zone or equivalent premises.

(3)

The premises referred to in paragraph (1) are—

(a)

suspect premises;

(b)

contact premises;

(c)

infected premises; and

(d)

premises subject to restrictions under Part 7.

Measures relating to slaughter and to poultry meat63.(1)

The occupier of a slaughterhouse to which poultry from premises in a protection zone are sent must ensure that—

(a)

the poultry are kept separate from poultry from outside the zone;

(b)

the poultry are slaughtered separately or at different times from poultry from outside the zone; and

(c)

the part of the slaughterhouse and any equipment and any other thing which has been used for the slaughter or subsequent processing of the poultry are cleansed and disinfected in accordance with a veterinary inspector's instructions before poultry from outside the zone are slaughtered.

(2)

No person is to move poultry meat from poultry originating in a protection zone unless he or she is licensed to do so by a veterinary inspector and the poultry meat—

(a)

bears a mark (or is in packaging which bears a mark) approved by the National Assembly and which—

(i)

identifies the poultry meat as coming from a protection zone; and

(ii)

complies with paragraphs 9, 10, 11 and 13 of section 1(C) of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin ; and

(b)

is obtained, cut, transported and stored separately from poultry meat from outside the zone.

(3)

No person is to move poultry meat from poultry from outside a protection zone unless the meat—

(a)

is obtained, cut, transported and stored separately from meat produced from poultry originating in the zone; and

(b)

in the case of meat produced from poultry from an area which, subsequent to such production, becomes a protection zone—

(i)

was produced at least 21 days before the date a veterinary inspector estimates as the date of earliest infection at premises in the protection zone; and

(ii)

has been obtained, cut, transported and stored separately from meat produced after that date.

(4)

Poultry meat from poultry outside a protection zone which does not meet the requirements of paragraph (3)(b) is subject to the measures in paragraphs (2) and (5) applicable to meat from poultry originating in such a zone.

(5)

No person is to supply poultry meat from poultry originating in a protection zone for intra-Community or international trade.

(6)

No person other than the final consumer of meat marked with a mark referred to in paragraph (2)(a) is to deface, obliterate or remove that mark, unless licensed by the National Assembly.

(7)

In this article, “poultry meat” means poultry meat and any product containing it which has not been heat treated at a minimum temperature of 70°C, which temperature must be reached throughout the meat or product.

Poultry moved to premises outside controlled zones other than for slaughter64.(1)

The occupier of any premises not in a protection or surveillance zone to which day-old chicks are moved must ensure that they are not moved off the premises for at least 21 days from the date they arrived there if those chicks were—

(a)

hatched from eggs originating in such a zone or from eggs which have come into contact with such eggs; and

(b)

moved from a hatchery in such a zone.

(2)

The occupier of any premises not in a protection zone or a surveillance zone to which ready-to-lay poultry from a protection or surveillance zone are moved must ensure that they are not moved off the premises for at least 21 days from the date they arrived there.

(3)

The occupier of any premises outside a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone to which poultry are moved from such a zone must ensure that poultry other than day old chicks hatched from eggs originating outside the zone are not moved off the premises for at least 21 days from the date they arrived there.

(4)

The occupier of any premises to which any thing is moved under this article must, for at least 21 days from the date the thing was moved to the premises, make the following daily records—

(a)

the number or approximate number of poultry on the premises;

(b)

the number of poultry falling ill on the premises;

(c)

the number of poultry dying on the premises;

(d)

the amount of feed and, where possible, water being consumed by any poultry on the premises;

(e)

any egg production on the premises.

(5)

Records made under paragraph (4) must be kept for at least 6 weeks from the date the last record was made.

(6)

The National Assembly must ensure that such veterinary inquiries as it considers necessary to monitor for avian influenza take place at the premises to which things are moved.

Movements to egg processing plants65.(1)

The occupier of an egg processing plant to which eggs are moved from suspect premises (under paragraph 6 of Schedule 1) or from infected premises during the unregulated period of infection (under article 24(2)(a)) must ensure that—

(a)

the eggs are kept separate from other eggs at the plant from the time they arrive until they are processed;

(b)

the shells of the eggs are disposed of;

(c)

the packaging used to transport the eggs is destroyed or cleansed and disinfected;

(d)

any person involved in the handling and processing of eggs takes appropriate biosecurity measures.

(2)

The owner or driver of any vehicle used to transport eggs to an egg processing plant must ensure that it is cleansed and disinfected before the eggs are loaded and after they are unloaded.

(3)

Any person involved in the transportation of eggs to an egg processing plant must take such biosecurity measures as he or she considers necessary to prevent the spread of disease.

Cleansing, disinfection and treatment66.(1)

Any person who is required by or under this Order to cleanse, disinfect or treat any premises (other than regulated places) or any thing (including any vehicle under his control) on those premises must do so in accordance with Schedule 3.

(2)

Any person who is required under this Order to cleanse, disinfect or treat regulated places, any thing on those premises or any vehicle not referred to in paragraph (1) must do so in accordance with a veterinary inspector's instructions.

(3)

The occupier of any premises required to be cleansed or disinfected under this Order, or on which cleansing and disinfection of any vehicle is so required, must provide adequate facilities, equipment and materials to carry out such cleansing and disinfection.

(4)

A veterinary inspector may, by notice to the occupier of premises referred to in paragraph (1), provide that part of the premises the subject of that notice and which would otherwise be subject to the measures in Schedule 3 are subject instead to the measures in paragraph (2).

(5)

Any person who is required to disinfect under this Order must—

(a)

use disinfectants approved by the National Assembly under the Diseases of Animals (Approved Disinfectants) Order 1978 ;

(b)

use them at the concentrations approved under that Order; and

(c)

use them in accordance with—

(i)

the manufacturer's instructions (if any); or

(ii)

(if different), the instructions of a veterinary inspector.

(6)

A veterinary inspector may, by notice to the occupier of any premises where avian influenza has been confirmed—

(a)

prohibit the keeping of poultry or other captive birds on the premises or on any part of the premises where he or she believes avian influenza virus may still exist; and

(b)

prohibit the entry of any person, vehicle, poultry, other captive bird, mammal or thing onto any premises or part of premises which he or she believes cannot be cleansed and disinfected.

(7)

A veterinary inspector must not revoke a notice served under paragraph (6) unless—

(a)

at least a year has passed since the date the notice was served; or

(b)

(in the case of fields on the premises or of any other part of the premises which is not a building or part of a building), the Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed that he may do so.

Restocking67.(1)

Unless he or she is licensed by a veterinary inspector, no person is to restock with poultry or other captive birds suspect premises, infected premises or contact premises if poultry or other captive birds kept on those premises have been killed under paragraph 5 of Schedule 3 to the Act.

(2)

A veterinary inspector must not license the restocking of commercial poultry premises until at least 21 days after the date final cleansing and disinfection was completed at the premises in accordance with Part 2 of Schedule 3.

(3)

Where premises subject to measures set out in Schedules 1, 2 or 6 have been restocked, a veterinary inspector may vary those measures, by notice to the occupier of the premises.

Surveillance at restocked commercial poultry premises68.(1)

The National Assembly must ensure that the following measures are taken not more than 21 days after the date any poultry are brought onto commercial poultry premises for restocking—

(a)

the examination of any poultry on the premises by a veterinary inspector;

(b)

the taking from such poultry of such samples as the National Assembly requires and the laboratory testing of such samples for avian influenza;

(c)

the testing for avian influenza of such poultry which die on the premises as a veterinary inspector considers necessary.

(2)

A veterinary inspector who examines poultry under paragraph (1)(a) may carry out more than one examination of the birds and must ensure that he or she carries out at least one examination as close as possible to the end of the 21 day period referred to in paragraph (1).

Additional measures at restocked commercial poultry premises69.(1)

The occupier of commercial poultry premises which have been restocked must, for at least 21 days from the date of restocking, make the following daily records—

(a)

the number or approximate number of poultry on the premises;

(b)

the number of poultry falling ill on the premises;

(c)

the number of poultry dying on the premises;

(d)

the amount of feed and, where possible, water being consumed by poultry on the premises;

(e)

any egg production on the premises.

(2)

The occupier of commercial poultry premises must ensure that records made under paragraph (1) are kept for at least 6 weeks from the date the last record was made.

Measures at other restocked premises70.

The National Assembly may, in relation to other restocked premises where poultry or other captive birds are kept—

(a)

apply the measures in article 68; and

(b)

by notice to the occupier of the premises, require him or her to carry out the measures in article 69.

Designation of premises to which things may be moved71.(1)

On receipt of an application in writing by the occupier of the premises, the National Assembly may designate the following premises for the following purposes—

(a)

a slaughterhouse for the purpose of receiving poultry moved under a licence granted under this Order;

(b)

a hatchery for the purpose of receiving eggs moved under a licence granted under this Order;

(c)

an egg packing centre for the purpose of receiving eggs moved under a licence granted under this Order;

(d)

any premises for the purpose of receiving eggs moved under a licence granted under this Order for use for scientific, diagnostic or pharmaceutical purposes.

(2)

The National Assembly must not make a designation unless it is satisfied that the risk of the transmission of avian influenza from the premises is minimal.

(3)

The following premises are deemed to be designated under paragraph (1)(d), unless the National Assembly directs otherwise by notice to the occupier of the premises—

(a)

premises licensed to manufacture or assemble human vaccines under section 8(2) of the Medicines Act 1968 ;

(b)

premises authorised to manufacture animal vaccines under Regulation 5 of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2005 ;

(c)

premises licensed under sections 4 or 5 of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 ;

(d)

premises licensed under article 4 of the Specified Animal Pathogens Order 1998 .

Duty to provide reasonable assistance72.(1)

Any person required to give reasonable assistance or information to a person executing this Order must, unless he or she has reasonable cause, do so without delay.

(2)

The occupier of any premises from or to which he wishes any thing to be moved under licence under this Order must allow an inspector or any person authorised by the National Assembly to enter those premises for the purposes of deciding whether or not such a licence should be granted or maintained.

Provision of information73.

No person is to provide information which he or she knows to be false or misleading to a person executing this Order.

Records of movements authorised by licence74.(1)

Any person moving poultry, other captive birds or their products under a licence granted under this Order must, as soon after the movement as is reasonably practicable, make a record of—

(a)

what is moved, including its quantity;

(b)

the date of the movement;

(c)

the name of the consignor;

(d)

the address of the premises from which the movement started;

(e)

the registration number of any vehicle used;

(f)

the name of the consignee; and

(g)

the address of the destination;

(2)

The person making such a record must retain it for at least six weeks from the date the movement was completed.

Retention and production of records75.(1)

Any person who is required by this Order to make or keep a record must—

(a)

retain it for at least twelve months from the date the record is made (unless otherwise required under this Order); and

(b)

produce it on demand to an inspector and provide him or her with copies, if required.

(2)

An inspector may enter any premises for the purpose of inspecting any records required to be kept under this Order and may—

(a)

copy such records (in whatever form they are held);

(b)

require any computer records to be produced in a form which can be taken away; and

(c)

remove any record and retain it until he or she has carried out his or her functions under this Order.

Duty to comply with declarations, licences and notices76.(1)

Any person to whom any requirement in a declaration, licence, notice or designation under this Order applies must—

(a)

comply with the requirement (unless authorised otherwise by licence); and

(b)

comply with any reasonable requests which an inspector may make to him or her to ensure that the requirement is met.

(2)

Subject to articles 42(2), 46(5) and 77(4), the costs incurred by any person in taking any action required under this Order, or of refraining from taking action prohibited under it, must be met by that person unless the National Assembly directs otherwise in writing.

Change of occupation of premises under restriction77.(1)

This article applies if the keeper of any poultry, other captive bird or mammal is unable to move it from premises on the termination of his or her right of occupation because of a movement restriction imposed by or under this Order and continues to apply for seven days after any such restriction has been removed.

(2)

The person entitled to occupation of the premises following that termination must—

(a)

provide such facilities for feeding, tending or otherwise using the poultry, other captive bird or mammal (including selling it) as the keeper may reasonably require; and

(b)

allow entry to the premises to that keeper and any person authorised by him at reasonable times for feeding, tending or otherwise using the poultry, other captive bird or mammal.

(3)

If the keeper is unable or unwilling to feed or tend the poultry, other captive bird or mammal, the person entitled to occupation of the premises must take such steps as are necessary to ensure it is properly fed and tended.

(4)

The keeper of the poultry, other captive bird or mammal is liable to pay the reasonable costs incurred under this article by any person feeding or tending it, or providing facilities for feeding, tending or otherwise using it.

Killing of birds and destruction of things which may be contaminated78.(1)

Before causing poultry or other birds to be killed under paragraph 5 of Schedule 3 to the Act, the National Assembly must give notice of its intention to do so to the occupier of the premises where the birds are kept or to their keeper.

(2)

Before causing any mammal to be killed under section 32 of the Act, the National Assembly must give notice of its intention to do so to the occupier of the premises where the mammal is kept or to its keeper.

(3)

Before causing the seizure of any thing under the Diseases of Animals (Seizure) Order 1993 for the purposes of this Order, an inspector must give notice of his intention to do so—

(a)

to the occupier of the premises where the thing is kept; or

(b)

to the owner or keeper of the thing.

Duty of the local authority to erect signs79.(1)

The local authority must, if reasonably practicable, ensure that the boundaries of controlled zones other than avian influenza (restrictions on mammals) zones are indicated by signs erected in a conspicuous position on roads entering the zones on which poultry are likely to be moved.

(2)

The local authority must, if reasonably practicable, ensure that the boundaries of avian influenza (restrictions on mammals) zones are indicated by signs erected in a conspicuous position on roads entering the zones on which mammals, or mammals specified in the declaration of the zones, are likely to be moved.

(3)

The local authority must cause a notice of any restriction or prohibition on the movement of any person onto any premises in a protection zone declared under article 35(2)(c) (“a restriction notice”) to be displayed at—

(a)

every entrance to the premises;

(b)

at such places on any public or private right of way the subject of the declaration as it considers appropriate; and

(c)

at any other location it considers appropriate.

PART 9 Inspection, enforcement, offences, amendments and revocations
Disapplication of measures to those executing this Order80.

Measures in this Order prohibiting or restricting the movement of any person or the use of any thing do not apply to the following in their execution of the Order—

(a)

the National Assembly;

(b)

the local authority;

(c)

any person authorised by the National Assembly or the local authority to execute the Order.

Veterinary investigations81.(1)

An inspector executing this Order may—

(a)

mark, or cause to be marked, for identification purposes any bird, mammal, carcase or other thing;

(b)

count birds and mammals;

(c)

take samples from any bird, mammal, carcase or other thing;

(d)

take with him or her such people and things as he or she considers necessary.

(2)

Any person who enters premises under paragraph (2)(d) may return unaccompanied to take any further steps necessary to carry out the relevant functions.

(3)

A person carrying out a veterinary investigation who suspects that avian influenza or influenza virus of avian origin exists or has existed on the premises must seek to establish—

(a)

the length of time avian influenza has existed on the premises or on any vehicle,

(b)

the possible origin of avian influenza on the premises,

(c)

which premises may have been exposed to contamination by avian influenza from the same origin or from the premises under investigation, and

(d)

the extent to which avian influenza may have been carried to or from the premises under investigation by the movement of birds, people, animals, vehicles, eggs, carcases, implements or any other thing.

(4)

The occupier of the premises under investigation and any person appearing to the person carrying out the investigation to have charge of birds or mammals on the premises must provide such assistance as the person carrying out the investigation may reasonably require.

(5)

No person is to deface, obliterate or remove any mark applied under paragraph (1)(a) except with the written authority of a veterinary inspector.

(6)

Any person who carries out an investigation under this Order must keep a record of the dates he or she visits premises, of his or her findings at the premises and of any action he or she has required the occupier of the premises to take.

(7)

Any person who imposes any requirements or restrictions under this Order must take account of the results of any relevant veterinary inquiries of which he or she should reasonably be aware.

General powers of inspectors82.(1)

An inspector executing this Order may require the detention and isolation of any vehicle, equipment or other thing, by serving a notice on the occupier of the premises where it is kept, or on the person in charge of it.

(2)

A veterinary inspector executing this Order, or an inspector acting under his or her direction, may—

(a)

cleanse and disinfect any premises and any thing;

(b)

require the cleansing and disinfection of any thing, by serving a notice on the occupier of the premises where it is kept, or on the person in charge of it;

(c)

require the cleansing and disinfection of any premises, by serving a notice on the occupier of the premises;

(d)

require, by notice, the occupier of any premises or the keeper of any animal or bird—

(i)

to keep or isolate the animal or bird in a specified place; and

(ii)

to separate the animal or bird from any other animal or bird.

(3)

For the purposes of section 65A of the Act, a controlled zone is a designated area until it ceases to be a controlled zone.

Powers of inspectors in case of default83.(1)

If any person fails to comply with a requirement of this Order or of a declaration, licence, notice or designation under it, an inspector may take the steps he or she considers necessary to ensure the requirement is met at the expense of that person .

(2)

An inspector's powers under paragraph (1) include powers to—

(a)

direct any person to take or refrain from specified action in respect of any place, animal, bird, vehicle, or other thing; and

(b)

seize and detain any thing.

Offences by bodies corporate84.(1)

If an offence against the Act committed by a body corporate is shown—

(a)

to have been committed with the consent or connivance of an officer; or

(b)

to be attributable to any neglect on his part,

the officer as well as the body corporate is guilty of the offence and liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.

(2)

If the affairs of a body corporate are managed by its members, paragraph (1) applies in relation to the acts and defaults of a member in connection with his or her functions of management as if he were a director of the body.

(3)

In this article, “officer”, in relation to a body corporate, means a director, member of the committee of management, chief executive, manager, secretary or other similar officer of the body, or a person purporting to act in any such capacity.

Enforcement85.(1)

The local authority must enforce this Order.

(2)

The National Assembly may direct, in relation to cases of a particular description or to particular cases, that it will enforce this Order instead.

Amendment, revocation and savings86.(1)

In article 2 of the Diseases of Animals (Approved Disinfectants) Order 1978, the definition of “Diseases of Poultry Order” is substituted by—

Diseases of Poultry Order” means the Diseases of Poultry (Wales) Order 2003 and the Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (Wales) (No 2) Order 2006;

,

(2)

The Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (Wales) Order 2006 is revoked but any notice, licence or designation under that Order having effect at the coming into force of this Order remains in force as if it were a notice, licence or designation under this Order.

Signed on behalf of the National Assembly for Wales under section 66(1) of the Government of Wales Act 1998 .

D. Elis-ThomasThe Presiding Officer of the National Assembly7 November 2006
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<note ukl:Name="Commentary" ukl:Type="M" class="commentary M" eId="c17275631" marker="M1">
<p>
<ref eId="c00018" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2006/1536">S.I. 2006/1536</ref>
(W. 153).
</p>
</note>
<note ukl:Name="Commentary" ukl:Type="M" class="commentary M" eId="c17275641" marker="M2">
<p>OJ No L 226, 25.6.2004, p. 16.</p>
</note>
<note ukl:Name="Commentary" ukl:Type="M" class="commentary M" eId="c17275651" marker="M3">
<p>OJ No L 10, 14.1.2006, p. 10.</p>
</note>
<note ukl:Name="Commentary" ukl:Type="M" class="commentary M" eId="c17275661" marker="M4">
<p>
<ref eId="c00019" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1998/463">S.I. 1998/463</ref>
, to which there is an amendment not relevant to this Order.
</p>
</note>
<note ukl:Name="Commentary" ukl:Type="M" class="commentary M" eId="c17275671" marker="M5">
<p>OJ No L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 55.</p>
</note>
<note ukl:Name="Commentary" ukl:Type="M" class="commentary M" eId="c17275681" marker="M6">
<p>
<ref eId="c00020" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1978/32">S.I. 1978/32</ref>
, amended by
<ref eId="c00021" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2005/583">S.I. 2005/583</ref>
(W. 49); there are other amending instruments but these are not relevant to this Order.
</p>
</note>
<note ukl:Name="Commentary" ukl:Type="M" class="commentary M" eId="c17275691" marker="M7">
<p>
<ref eId="c00022" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1968/67">1968 c. 67</ref>
, as amended by
<ref eId="c00023" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2004/1031">S.I. 2004/1031</ref>
and
<ref eId="c00024" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2005/2789">S.I. 2005/2789</ref>
.
</p>
</note>
<note ukl:Name="Commentary" ukl:Type="M" class="commentary M" eId="c17275701" marker="M8">
<p>
<ref eId="c00025" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2005/2745">S.I. 2005/2745</ref>
.
</p>
</note>
<note ukl:Name="Commentary" ukl:Type="M" class="commentary M" eId="c17275711" marker="M9">
<p>
<ref eId="c00026" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1986/14">1986 c. 14</ref>
.
</p>
</note>
<note ukl:Name="Commentary" ukl:Type="M" class="commentary M" eId="c17275721" marker="M10">
<p>
<ref eId="c00027" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1998/463">S.I. 1998/463</ref>
; to which there is one amendment not relevant to this Order.
</p>
</note>
<note ukl:Name="Commentary" ukl:Type="M" class="commentary M" eId="c17275731" marker="M11">
<p>
<ref eId="c00028" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/1993/1685">S.I. 1993/1685</ref>
.
</p>
</note>
<note ukl:Name="Commentary" ukl:Type="M" class="commentary M" eId="c17275741" marker="M12">
<p>
<ref eId="c00029" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2006/1762">S.I. 2006/1762</ref>
(W. 184).
</p>
</note>
<note ukl:Name="Commentary" ukl:Type="M" class="commentary M" eId="c17275751" marker="M13">
<p>
<ref eId="c00030" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1998/38">1998 c. 38</ref>
.
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<b> PART 1 </b>
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<p>The title of this Order is the Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (Wales) (No 2) Order 2006.</p>
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<p>This Order applies in relation to Wales and comes into force on 13th November 2006.</p>
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<term refersTo="#term-the-act" eId="term-the-act">the Act</term>
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<p>
<term refersTo="#term-avian-influenza" eId="term-avian-influenza">avian influenza</term>
” means an infection of poultry or other captive birds caused by any influenza A virus of the subtypes H5 or H7 or with an intravenous pathogenicity index in six-week old chickens greater than 1.2;
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<term refersTo="#term-avian-influenza-prevention-zone" eId="term-avian-influenza-prevention-zone">avian influenza prevention zone</term>
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<term refersTo="#term-avian-influenza-restrictions-on-mammals-zone" eId="term-avian-influenza-restrictions-on-mammals-zone">avian influenza (restrictions on mammals) zone</term>
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<p>
<term refersTo="#term-bird-carcase" eId="term-bird-carcase">bird carcase</term>
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<content>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-border-inspection-post" eId="term-border-inspection-post">border inspection post</term>
” means a place specified as such in Schedule 2 to the Animals and Animal Products (Import and Export) (Wales) Regulations 2006
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<p>
<term refersTo="#term-the-chief-veterinary-officer" eId="term-the-chief-veterinary-officer">the Chief Veterinary Officer</term>
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<content>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-commercial-poultry-premises" eId="term-commercial-poultry-premises">commercial poultry premises</term>
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<p>
<term refersTo="#term-commercial-premises" eId="term-commercial-premises">commercial premises</term>
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<intro>
<p>“contact premises”—</p>
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<p>in Part 6, has the meaning given in article 53(2);</p>
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<term refersTo="#term-controlled-zone" eId="term-controlled-zone">controlled zone</term>
” means a protection zone, a surveillance zone, a restricted zone, a temporary movement restriction zone, a temporary control zone, a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone, an avian influenza prevention zone, or an avian influenza (restrictions on mammals) zone;
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<term refersTo="#term-day-old-chicks" eId="term-day-old-chicks">day-old chicks</term>
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<i>Cairina moschata</i>
) and their crosses less than 72 hours old, whether or not fed;
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<term refersTo="#term-egg-processing-plant" eId="term-egg-processing-plant">egg processing plant</term>
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<ref eId="c00001" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/regulation/2004/0853">(EC) No 853/2004</ref>
<noteRef href="#c17275641" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>
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<term refersTo="#term-highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza" eId="term-highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza">highly pathogenic avian influenza</term>
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<p>avian influenza viruses of the subtypes H5 or H7 with genome sequences codifying for multiple basic amino acids at the cleavage site of the haemagglutinin molecule similar to that observed for other highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses, indicating that the haemagglutinin molecule can be cleaved by a host ubiquitous protease; or</p>
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<intro>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-infected-premises" eId="term-infected-premises">infected premises</term>
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</intro>
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<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>in Part 4, premises where the Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza or highly pathogenic avian influenza virus exists;</p>
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<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>in Part 6, premises where the Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed that low pathogenic avian influenza or low pathogenic avian influenza virus exists;</p>
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<p>in Parts 8 and 9 and in Schedule 3, premises where the Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed that highly pathogenic avian influenza, highly pathogenic avian influenza virus, low pathogenic avian influenza or low pathogenic avian influenza virus exists;</p>
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<p>
<term refersTo="#term-keeper" eId="term-keeper">keeper</term>
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<content>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-local-authority" eId="term-local-authority">local authority</term>
” means in relation to an area the county council or county borough council for that area;
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<content>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-low-pathogenic-avian-influenza" eId="term-low-pathogenic-avian-influenza">low pathogenic avian influenza</term>
” means an infection of poultry or other captive birds caused by avian influenza viruses of subtypes H5 or H7 other than avian influenza viruses of subtypes H5 or H7 which cause highly pathogenic avian influenza;
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<p>
<term refersTo="#term-low-pathogenic-avian-influenza-restricted-zone" eId="term-low-pathogenic-avian-influenza-restricted-zone">low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone</term>
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<term refersTo="#term-mammal-carcase" eId="term-mammal-carcase">mammal carcase</term>
” means the carcase of any mammal and includes any part of a mammal carcase;
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<content>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-national-assembly" eId="term-national-assembly">National Assembly</term>
” means the National Assembly for Wales of Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 3NQ;
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<p>
<term refersTo="#term-occupier" eId="term-occupier">occupier</term>
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<p>
<term refersTo="#term-other-captive-bird" eId="term-other-captive-bird">other captive bird</term>
” means a bird kept in captivity which is not poultry and includes a pet bird and a bird kept for shows, races, exhibitions, competitions, breeding or for sale;
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<content>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-poultry" eId="term-poultry">poultry</term>
” means a bird reared or kept in captivity for the production of meat or eggs for consumption, or of other products, for restocking supplies of game or for the purposes of any breeding programme for the production of such categories of birds;
</p>
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<content>
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<term refersTo="#term-premises" eId="term-premises">premises</term>
” includes any land, building or other place;
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<content>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-protection-zone" eId="term-protection-zone">protection zone</term>
” means a protection zone declared under article 28(1) to (4);
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<content>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-racing-pigeon" eId="term-racing-pigeon">racing pigeon</term>
” means any pigeon transported or intended for transport from its pigeon house so that it may be released and freely fly back there or to another destination;
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<content>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-regulated-place" eId="term-regulated-place">regulated place</term>
” means a slaughterhouse or border inspection post;
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<p>
<term refersTo="#term-restricted-zone" eId="term-restricted-zone">restricted zone</term>
” means a restricted zone declared under article 28(5);
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</content>
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<content>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-slaughterhouse" eId="term-slaughterhouse">slaughterhouse</term>
” means an establishment used for slaughtering poultry, the meat of which is intended for human consumption;
</p>
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<content>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-special-category-premises" eId="term-special-category-premises">special category premises</term>
” has the meaning given in article 22(3);
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<p>
<term refersTo="#term-surveillance-zone" eId="term-surveillance-zone">surveillance zone</term>
” means a surveillance zone declared under article 28 (1) to (4);
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<content>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-suspect-premises" eId="term-suspect-premises">suspect premises</term>
” means premises subject to restrictions under article 9 or article 10;
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<content>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-temporary-control-zone" eId="term-temporary-control-zone">temporary control zone</term>
” means a temporary control zone declared under article 13(c);
</p>
</content>
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<content>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-temporary-movement-restriction-zone" eId="term-temporary-movement-restriction-zone">temporary movement restriction zone</term>
” means a temporary movement restriction zone declared under article 13(a);
</p>
</content>
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<hcontainer name="definition">
<content>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-unregulated-period-of-infection" eId="term-unregulated-period-of-infection">unregulated period of infection</term>
” has the meaning given in article 23(3);
</p>
</content>
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<intro>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-vehicle" eId="term-vehicle">vehicle</term>
” includes any means of transport and includes—
</p>
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<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>a trailer, semi-trailer or other thing designed or adapted to be towed by another vehicle;</p>
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</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>a detachable part of any vehicle;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>a container or other structure designed or adapted to be carried on a vehicle;</p>
</content>
</level>
</hcontainer>
<hcontainer name="definition">
<content>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-veterinary-surgeon" eId="term-veterinary-surgeon">veterinary surgeon</term>
” means a person who is registered in the register of veterinary surgeons maintained by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons or in the supplementary register maintained by the College;
</p>
</content>
</hcontainer>
<hcontainer name="definition">
<content>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-wild-birds" eId="term-wild-birds">wild birds</term>
” means birds which are not poultry or other captive birds.
</p>
</content>
</hcontainer>
<paragraph eId="article-2-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>
Other expressions used in this Order and in Council Directive
<ref eId="c00002" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/2005/0094">2005/94/EC</ref>
on Community measures for the control of avian influenza and repealing Directive
<ref eId="c00003" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/1992/0040">92/40/EEC</ref>
<noteRef href="#c17275651" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>
have their meaning in that Directive.
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-3">
<heading>Scope of the Act and of this Order</heading>
<num>3.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-3-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>For the purposes of the Act in its application to avian influenza and to this Order—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-3-1-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the definition of “poultry” in section 87(4) of the Act is extended to include all birds;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-3-1-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>the definition of “animals” in section 87(1) of the Act is extended to include all mammals, except man; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-3-1-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>the definition of “disease” in section 88(1) of the Act is extended to include any infection in mammals caused by influenza virus of avian origin.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-3-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>Section 32 of the Act applies to any infection in mammals caused by influenza virus of avian origin and references in this Order to that section are to that section as it applies to such infection.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-3-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>References in this Order to paragraph 5 of Schedule 3 to the Act are to that paragraph as it applies to avian influenza.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-3-4">
<num>(4)</num>
<content>
<p>
This Order does not apply to anything done in accordance with a licence under the Specified Animal Pathogens Order 1998
<noteRef href="#c17275661" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>
.
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-3-5">
<num>(5)</num>
<content>
<p>This Order does not apply to quarantine centres and quarantine facilities approved under Regulation 19 of the Animals and Animal Products (Import and Export) (Wales) Regulations 2006.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-4">
<heading>Declarations, licences, notices and designations under this Order</heading>
<num>4.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-4-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>Declarations of controlled zones under this Order—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-4-1-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>must be in writing;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-4-1-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>may be amended or revoked by further declaration at any time;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-4-1-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>must designate the extent of the controlled zone being declared;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-4-1-d">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>must list or refer to the measures which apply in such a zone and, if they apply in only part of the zone, state in which part they apply; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-4-1-e">
<num>(e)</num>
<content>
<p>must state which categories of birds the measures apply to.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-4-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>Licences under this Order—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-4-2-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>must be in writing;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-4-2-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>may be general or specific;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-4-2-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>may, in addition to any conditions required by this Order, be made subject to such conditions as the person granting the licence considers necessary to control avian influenza; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-4-2-d">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>may be amended, suspended or revoked, in writing, at any time.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-4-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<intro>
<p>Notices under this Order—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-4-3-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>may be amended or revoked, by further notice, at any time;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-4-3-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>must specify whether they apply to all or to part of the premises to which they relate; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-4-3-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>must, if they apply to part of premises, specify to which part they apply.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-4-4">
<num>(4)</num>
<intro>
<p>Designations of premises under this Order—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-4-4-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>must be in writing;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-4-4-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>must, if they apply to only part of the premises, specify to which part they apply.</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-4-4-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>may be made subject to such conditions as the National Assembly considers necessary to control avian influenza; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-4-4-d">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>may be amended, suspended or revoked in writing at any time.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-4-5">
<num>(5)</num>
<content>
<p>The National Assembly must ensure that the extent of any zone declared under this Order, the nature of the restrictions and requirements applicable within it and the dates of its declaration and termination are publicised.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-4-6">
<num>(6)</num>
<content>
<p>Licences granted in Scotland or England for activities which could be licensed in Wales under this Order have effect in Wales as if they were licences granted under this Order but an inspector acting under the direction of the National Assembly may serve a notice on any person moving any thing under the authority of such a licence, directing him or her to move it or to keep it on premises specified in the notice or move it out of Wales.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-4-7">
<num>(7)</num>
<content>
<p>Premises in Scotland, England and Northern Ireland designated respectively by the Scottish Ministers, the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs or by the Department for Agriculture and Rural Development of Northern Ireland for the same purposes as they may be designated under this Order are deemed to be designated by the National Assembly for the purposes of this Order.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-4-8">
<num>(8)</num>
<intro>
<p>A person moving anything under the authority of a specific licence granted under this Order must—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-4-8-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>keep the licence or a copy of it with him at all times during the licensed movement;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-4-8-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>on demand by a veterinary inspector or other officer of the National Assembly or by an inspector, produce the licence or copy and allow a copy or extract to be taken; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-4-8-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>on such demand, provide his or her name and address.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-4-9">
<num>(9)</num>
<intro>
<p>A person moving anything under the authority of a general licence granted under this Order must—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-4-9-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<intro>
<p>keep with him or her, at all times during the licensed movement, a consignment note that contains details of—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2" eId="article-4-9-a-i">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>what is moved, including its quantity;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="article-4-9-a-ii">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>the date of the movement;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="article-4-9-a-iii">
<num>(iii)</num>
<content>
<p>the name of the consignor;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="article-4-9-a-iv">
<num>(iv)</num>
<content>
<p>the address of the premises from which the movement started;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="article-4-9-a-v">
<num>(v)</num>
<content>
<p>the name of the consignee;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="article-4-9-a-vi">
<num>(vi)</num>
<content>
<p>the address of the premises of destination;</p>
</content>
</level>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-4-9-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>on demand by a veterinary inspector or other officer of the National Assembly or by an inspector, produce the consignment note and allow a copy or extract to be taken; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-4-9-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>on such demand, provide his or her name and address.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-4-10">
<num>(10)</num>
<content>
<p>Unless the National Assembly states otherwise, in a declaration of a controlled zone or by notice to the occupier of any premises or to the owner or occupier of any vehicle, any movement which has already started when such a declaration comes into force may be completed.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-5">
<heading>Controlled zones</heading>
<num>5.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-5-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), premises which are only partly in a controlled zone are deemed to be wholly within the controlled zone.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-5-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>Premises in any controlled zone other than an avian influenza (restrictions on mammals) zone which are partly in one of the following zones and partly in another are deemed to be wholly in the zone furthest up the following list—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-5-2-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>protection zone;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-5-2-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>surveillance zone;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-5-2-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>restricted zone;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-5-2-d">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>temporary control zone;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-5-2-e">
<num>(e)</num>
<content>
<p>temporary movement restriction zone;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-5-2-f">
<num>(f)</num>
<content>
<p>low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-5-2-g">
<num>(g)</num>
<content>
<p>avian influenza prevention zone.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-5-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>Premises which are in any of the controlled zones set out in paragraph (2) and also in an avian influenza (restrictions on mammals) zone are subject to the restrictions and requirements applicable in both zones.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-5-4">
<num>(4)</num>
<content>
<p>Every controlled zone, other than an avian influenza prevention zone, is an infected area for the purposes of the Act.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
</part>
<part eId="part-2">
<num>
<b> PART 2 </b>
</num>
<heading>Preventive measures</heading>
<article eId="article-6">
<heading>Measures to reduce the risk of transmission of avian influenza</heading>
<num>6.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-6-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>If, after carrying out a risk assessment, the National Assembly considers such action necessary to reduce the risk of transmission of avian influenza to poultry or other captive birds from wild birds or from any other source, it must—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-6-1-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>declare an avian influenza prevention zone in all or part of Wales; or</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-6-1-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>serve or require an inspector to serve a notice on the occupier of any premises where poultry, other captive birds or any categories of poultry or captive birds specified in the notice are kept.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-6-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>A declaration or notice under paragraph (1) must impose such measures as the National Assembly considers necessary to reduce the risk of transmission of avian influenza.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-6-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<intro>
<p>When deciding the measures to impose under paragraph (2), the National Assembly must consider whether measures are necessary—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2" eId="article-6-3-i">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>to prevent direct or indirect contact which wild birds might otherwise have with poultry and other captive birds;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="article-6-3-ii">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>to reduce the risk of feed and water provided to poultry and other captive birds being contaminated with avian influenza virus; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="article-6-3-iii">
<num>(iii)</num>
<content>
<p>to reduce the risk of the spread of avian influenza between premises.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-6-4">
<num>(4)</num>
<intro>
<p>The power of the National Assembly to impose measures by declaration or notice under this article includes the power—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-6-4-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>to require poultry and other captive birds to be housed or otherwise kept separate from wild birds;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-6-4-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>to require poultry or other captive birds or categories of such birds specified in the declaration or notice to be housed or otherwise kept separate from other poultry and captive birds;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-6-4-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>to require that poultry and other captive birds are provided with feed and water to which wild birds have no access;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-6-4-d">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>to require keepers of poultry and other captive birds and others who come into contact with such birds to cleanse and disinfect their footwear and take such other biosecurity measures as a veterinary inspector or an inspector under the direction of a veterinary inspector may require;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-6-4-e">
<num>(e)</num>
<content>
<p>to ban or limit the collection of poultry or other captive birds at any fair, market, show, exhibition, race or other gathering;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-6-4-f">
<num>(f)</num>
<content>
<p>to ban or limit the use of birds of the orders Anseriformes (including ducks, geese and swans) and Charadriiformes (including gulls, murres, terns, avocets, puffins, woodcock, oystercatchers, sandpipers, plovers, surfbirds, snipes and skimmers) as decoys during bird hunting.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-7">
<heading>Surveillance for avian influenza</heading>
<num>7.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-7-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>The National Assembly must carry out surveillance at such premises and of such birds as it considers necessary—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-7-1-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>to detect the prevalence in different species of poultry of infection with avian influenza virus subtypes H5 and H7; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-7-1-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>to assess the risk of the spread of influenza of avian origin by wild birds.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-7-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>The National Assembly must give notice to the occupier of premises selected by it for the purposes of such a survey.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
</part>
<part eId="part-3">
<num>
<b> PART 3 </b>
</num>
<heading>Measures on suspicion of avian influenza</heading>
<article eId="article-8">
<heading>Disapplication of measures to regulated places</heading>
<num>8.</num>
<content>
<p>Articles 9(1)(b) and 10 to 17 do not apply to regulated places.</p>
</content>
</article>
<article eId="article-9">
<heading>Notification procedures and precautions to be taken where avian influenza is suspected</heading>
<num>9.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-9-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>A person who has in his or her possession or under his or her charge any bird or bird carcase which has, or which he or she suspects may have, avian influenza must—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-9-1-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>immediately notify the Divisional Veterinary Manager; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-9-1-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>take all reasonable steps to ensure that the measures in Schedule 1 are complied with.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-9-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>A person who examines or inspects any bird or bird carcase, or who analyses any sample taken from any bird or bird carcase, must immediately inform the Divisional Veterinary Manager if—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-9-2-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>he or she suspects the presence of avian influenza in the bird or bird carcase; or</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-9-2-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>he or she detects evidence of antibodies to avian influenza virus in the bird or bird carcase.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-9-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<intro>
<p>A person who examines or inspects any mammal or mammal carcase, or who analyses any sample taken from any mammal or mammal carcase, must immediately inform the Divisional Veterinary Manager if—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-9-3-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>he or she suspects the presence of influenza of avian origin in the mammal or mammal carcase; or</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-9-3-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>he or she detects evidence of antibodies to influenza virus of avian origin in the mammal or mammal carcase.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-9-4">
<num>(4)</num>
<content>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-the-divisional-veterinary-manager" eId="term-the-divisional-veterinary-manager">The Divisional Veterinary Manager</term>
” means the veterinary inspector with this title appointed by the National Assembly for the area in which premises are located.
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-10">
<heading>Notice of restrictions where avian influenza is suspected on premises</heading>
<num>10.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-10-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>Subject to article 11 and whether or not notification has been made under article 9, an inspector must serve a notice of restrictions on the occupier of any premises where he or she suspects that avian influenza, influenza of avian origin or a virus causing such diseases exists or may have existed within the preceding 56 days.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-10-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>Subject to article 11, the notice of restrictions must require the occupier of the premises to comply with the measures in Schedule 1.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-10-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>An inspector must not withdraw the notice of restrictions unless instructed to do so by the Chief Veterinary Officer.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-11">
<heading>Derogations from restrictions applicable at suspect premises</heading>
<num>11.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-11-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>A notice served under article 10 on the occupier of a laboratory where low pathogenic avian influenza virus is kept must—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-11-1-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>be served by a veterinary inspector; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-11-1-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>impose such of the measures in Schedule 1 and such measures relating to the operation of the laboratory as the veterinary inspector considers necessary.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-11-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>In a notice served under article 10 on the occupier of premises other than those referred to in paragraph (1) of this article, or by licence to such an occupier, a veterinary inspector or an inspector acting under his or her direction may grant derogations from paragraphs 2, 3, 4 and 6 of Schedule 1.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-11-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<intro>
<p>No person is to grant a derogation under paragraph (2) or authorise the granting of such a derogation unless he or she has considered—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-11-3-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the risk of the possible spread of avian influenza were the derogation to be granted;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-11-3-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>any precautionary measures which have been or could be taken; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-11-3-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>the destination of any birds or things which would be moved were the derogation to be granted.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-11-4">
<num>(4)</num>
<intro>
<p>In a notice served under article 10 or by licence, a veterinary inspector or an inspector acting under the direction of a veterinary inspector may also grant a derogation from the disinfection requirement in paragraph 9 of Schedule 1 if—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-11-4-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the premises the subject of the derogation are non-commercial premises;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-11-4-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>the premises contain other captive birds but no poultry;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-11-4-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>he or she has considered the risk of the possible spread of avian influenza were the derogation to be granted and any precautionary measures which have been or could be taken.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-11-5">
<num>(5)</num>
<content>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-non-commercial-premises" eId="term-non-commercial-premises">Non-commercial premises</term>
” means premises where poultry or other captive birds are kept by their owners for their own consumption or use or as pets.
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-12">
<heading>Veterinary inquiries and sampling</heading>
<num>12.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-12-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>The National Assembly must ensure that a veterinary inquiry is started at suspect premises as soon as reasonably practicable if it suspects that poultry or other captive birds on or moved from those premises may be infected with avian influenza.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-12-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>If the National Assembly has authorised a veterinary inspector or another veterinary surgeon to take samples from poultry or other captive birds on premises other than suspect premises or other than for the purposes of the veterinary inquiry referred to in paragraph (1), it must direct by notice to the occupier of the premises whether any of the measures in Schedule 1 apply to the premises.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-13">
<heading>Measures to minimise the risk of the spread of avian influenza from suspect premises</heading>
<num>13.</num>
<intro>
<p>If the National Assembly considers such a measure necessary to minimise the risk of the spread of avian influenza or of avian influenza virus from suspect premises in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, it must take one or more of the following measures—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-13-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>declare a temporary movement restriction zone in such part of Wales as it considers necessary;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-13-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>serve a notice on the owner or occupier of suspect premises in Wales requiring him or her to comply with such of the measures in Schedule 2 as are specified in the notice;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-13-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>declare a temporary control zone in such part of Wales and of such size as he or she considers necessary around suspect premises.</p>
</content>
</level>
</article>
<article eId="article-14">
<heading>Measures to be taken into account in respect of vehicles</heading>
<num>14.</num>
<content>
<p>A person exercising powers under articles 10 to 13 must take into account any measures taken in respect of vehicles under articles 38, 42, 43 and 45.</p>
</content>
</article>
<article eId="article-15">
<heading>Measures in a temporary movement restriction zone</heading>
<num>15.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-15-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>In a declaration of a temporary movement restriction zone and in relation to all or such part of the zone as he thinks fit, the National Assembly must ban or restrict the movement of such of the following as it considers necessary—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-15-1-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>poultry;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-15-1-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>other captive birds;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-15-1-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>eggs;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-15-1-d">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>vehicles used to transport poultry, other captive birds, eggs or anything else likely to transmit avian influenza;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-15-1-e">
<num>(e)</num>
<content>
<p>mammals.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-15-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>If the National Assembly bans or restricts the movement of mammals within a temporary movement restriction zone, it must lift the ban or restriction within 72 hours of it being imposed unless (notwithstanding any continuing restrictions on the movement of other things listed in paragraph (1)) it is satisfied that its continuation is necessary to minimise the risk of the spread of avian influenza.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-15-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>If the ban or restriction on the movement of mammals continues for more than 72 hours from when it was originally declared, the National Assembly must review each decision to continue it within 72 hours.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-16">
<heading>Additional restrictions at suspect premises</heading>
<num>16.</num>
<intro>
<p>In a notice served under article 13(b), the National Assembly must state if the measures specified in the notice apply—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-16-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>to all poultry and other captive birds on the premises;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-16-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>only to certain categories of poultry or other captive birds;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-16-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>only to poultry or other captive birds which it suspects are infected;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-16-d">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>to all or only a specified part of the premises.</p>
</content>
</level>
</article>
<article eId="article-17">
<heading>Declaration of a temporary control zone</heading>
<num>17.</num>
<content>
<p>In a declaration of a temporary control zone, the National Assembly must impose, in relation to premises in all or such part of the zone as it thinks fit, such measures as it considers necessary to reduce the risk of the spread of avian influenza.</p>
</content>
</article>
</part>
<part eId="part-4">
<num>
<b> PART 4 </b>
</num>
<heading>Measures on confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza at premises other than regulated places</heading>
<article eId="article-18">
<heading>Disapplication of measures to regulated places</heading>
<num>18.</num>
<content>
<p>This Part does not apply to regulated places.</p>
</content>
</article>
<article eId="article-19">
<heading>Restrictions on confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza</heading>
<num>19.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-19-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>Paragraph (2) applies if the Chief Veterinary Officer confirms that highly pathogenic avian influenza or highly pathogenic avian influenza virus exists on any premises.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-19-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>A veterinary inspector must impose, by notice to the occupier of the infected premises, the measures in Schedule 2 in addition to the measures in Schedule 1.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-20">
<heading>Killing of birds on premises</heading>
<num>20.</num>
<content>
<p>Subject to article 21, the National Assembly must ensure that poultry and other captive birds to be killed on infected premises under paragraph 5 of Schedule 3 to the Act, are killed there without delay.</p>
</content>
</article>
<article eId="article-21">
<heading>Movement of birds off premises for killing</heading>
<num>21.</num>
<intro>
<p>If the National Assembly considers that killing birds other than on infected premises would limit the risk of the spread of avian influenza more effectively, a veterinary inspector may—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-21-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>direct, by notice to the occupier of the infected premises, that killing of the birds specified in the notice be carried out at a place specified in the notice; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-21-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>license the movement of those birds to that place.</p>
</content>
</level>
</article>
<article eId="article-22">
<heading>Measures on special category premises</heading>
<num>22.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-22-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>A veterinary inspector must not license the movement of birds not killed under paragraph 5 of Schedule 3 to the Act from infected premises which are special category premises unless he or she is satisfied, following tests on the birds, that they are not infectious.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-22-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>A veterinary inspector must not license a movement to another member State unless the movement is authorised by the competent authority of that member State.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-22-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<intro>
<p>The following are special category premises—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-22-3-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>non-commercial premises;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-22-3-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>circuses;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-22-3-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>zoos;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-22-3-d">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>pet shops;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-22-3-e">
<num>(e)</num>
<content>
<p>wildlife parks;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-22-3-f">
<num>(f)</num>
<content>
<p>fenced areas where poultry or other captive birds are kept for scientific purposes or for purposes related to the conservation of endangered species;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-22-3-g">
<num>(g)</num>
<content>
<p>premises or parts of premises where only breeds of poultry or other captive birds which the National Assembly considers to be rare are kept.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-22-4">
<num>(4)</num>
<content>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-non-commercial-premises" eId="term-non-commercial-premises">Non-commercial premises</term>
” has the meaning it has in article 11(5).
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-23">
<heading>Tracing of meat and eggs from infected premises</heading>
<num>23.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-23-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>Subject to paragraph (2), the National Assembly or any person required by it, by notice, must endeavour to trace the following from infected premises—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-23-1-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the meat of all poultry slaughtered during the unregulated period of infection;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-23-1-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>poultry eggs laid at the premises during that period; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-23-1-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>poultry hatched from such eggs.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-23-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>The National Assembly need not trace or require the tracing of meat or poultry eggs once they have moved from wholesale or retail premises.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-23-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-unregulated-period-of-infection" eId="term-unregulated-period-of-infection">Unregulated period of infection</term>
” means the period from the date when, in the opinion of a veterinary inspector, avian influenza may first have been introduced to premises to the date when measures were imposed in relation to the premises under article 10.
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-24">
<heading>Measures when meat and eggs have been traced</heading>
<num>24.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-24-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>The National Assembly must—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-24-1-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>dispose of meat traced from infected premises under article 23; or</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-24-1-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>require its disposal, by notice to the person in possession of the meat.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-24-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>The National Assembly must—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-24-2-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>dispose of eggs traced from infected premises under article 23;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-24-2-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>require their disposal, by notice to the person in possession of the eggs; or</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-24-2-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>license the movement of the eggs directly to an egg processing plant.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-24-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>The National Assembly must require, by notice to the occupier of any premises to which poultry already hatched from eggs traced under article 23 have been moved, that the poultry are not moved off those premises for at least 21 days from the date they arrived there.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-24-4">
<num>(4)</num>
<intro>
<p>A person moving eggs under a licence granted under paragraph 2(c) must ensure that—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-24-4-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>each consignment of eggs is sealed by a veterinary inspector or in accordance with his or her instructions before dispatch;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-24-4-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>vehicles used to transport the eggs to the plant have been cleansed and disinfected before the eggs are loaded.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-24-5">
<num>(5)</num>
<content>
<p>No person is to tamper with a seal attached under sub-paragraph 4(a) or remove it before the consignment arrives at its destination.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-25">
<heading>Veterinary inquiry at infected premises</heading>
<num>25.</num>
<content>
<p>The National Assembly must ensure that veterinary inquiries continue at all infected premises for such period as it considers necessary.</p>
</content>
</article>
<article eId="article-26">
<heading>Identification of contact premises</heading>
<num>26.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-26-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>A veterinary inspector must serve a notice on the occupier of any premises if he or she suspects that highly pathogenic avian influenza—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-26-1-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>may have been carried there from other premises; or</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-26-1-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>may have been carried to other premises from there.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-26-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>Premises in respect of which a notice is served under this article are contact premises for the purposes of this Part.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-27">
<heading>Restrictions at contact premises</heading>
<num>27.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-27-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>Subject to paragraph (2), the measures in Schedule 1 apply to contact premises until a veterinary inspector notifies the occupier that those measures are withdrawn or that the premises are infected premises.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-27-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>A veterinary inspector may, by notice to the occupier of contact premises or by licence, grant the same derogations in respect of contact premises as he or she can in respect of suspect premises under article 11.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-27-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>A veterinary inspector may, by notice to the occupier of contact premises, also require the occupier to comply with one or more of the measures in Schedule 2.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-27-4">
<num>(4)</num>
<intro>
<p>When considering whether to require an occupier to comply with any of the measures in Schedule 2, a veterinary inspector must take the following criteria into account—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-27-4-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the existence of any clinical signs of avian influenza in any birds on the contact premises;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-27-4-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>the susceptibility to avian influenza of the species of poultry on the contact premises;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-27-4-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>any movements of poultry or other captive birds from infected premises to the contact premises after the earliest date a veterinary inspector considers avian influenza may have been introduced to the infected premises;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-27-4-d">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>the density of poultry in the area where the contact premises are located;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-27-4-e">
<num>(e)</num>
<content>
<p>the time passed since avian influenza was first confirmed and how far avian influenza has spread from infected premises;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-27-4-f">
<num>(f)</num>
<content>
<p>the proximity of the contact premises to infected premises;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-27-4-g">
<num>(g)</num>
<content>
<p>epidemiological links between the contact premises and infected premises;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-27-4-h">
<num>(h)</num>
<content>
<p>the extent to which measures to control avian influenza are working.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-27-5">
<num>(5)</num>
<intro>
<p>When considering the proximity of the contact premises to infected premises under paragraph 4(f), a veterinary inspector must give particular consideration to whether he or she should impose measures on premises which are—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-27-5-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>within 500 metres of infected premises; or</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-27-5-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>500 metres or more from infected premises but are in an area with a high density of poultry.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-27-6">
<num>(6)</num>
<content>
<p>When considering epidemiological links between the contact premises and infected premises in accordance with paragraph (4)(g), a veterinary inspector must give particular consideration to whether he or she should impose measures on premises with links to more than one infected premises.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-27-7">
<num>(7)</num>
<content>
<p>If the National Assembly requires poultry or other captive birds on a contact premises to be killed, it must ensure that samples are taken from the dead birds and tested for avian influenza.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-28">
<heading>Declaration of protection, surveillance and restricted zones</heading>
<num>28.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-28-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>On confirmation by the Chief Veterinary Officer of highly pathogenic avian influenza on premises in Wales, the National Assembly must declare a protection zone and a surveillance zone.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-28-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>On confirmation by the Chief Veterinary Officer of highly pathogenic avian influenza in an area of England which is 3 kilometres or less from Wales, the National Assembly must declare a protection zone and a surveillance zone in Wales.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-28-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<intro>
<p>On confirmation by the Chief Veterinary Officer of highly pathogenic avian influenza in an area of England which is more than 3 and up to 10 kilometres from Wales, the National Assembly must—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-28-3-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>declare a surveillance zone in Wales; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-28-3-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>declare a protection zone in Wales, if it considers it necessary to prevent the spread of avian influenza.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-28-4">
<num>(4)</num>
<content>
<p>The National Assembly may declare protection and surveillance zones in Wales on confirmation by the Chief Veterinary Officer of highly pathogenic avian influenza in an area of Scotland or England which is 10 or more kilometres from Wales.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-28-5">
<num>(5)</num>
<content>
<p>The National Assembly must, if it considers it necessary to reduce the risk of the spread of avian influenza, declare one or more restricted zones in addition to protection and surveillance zones.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-28-6">
<num>(6)</num>
<content>
<p>Paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) do not affect the power of the National Assembly to disapply measures or to apply alternative measures under articles 30(3), 31(3) and 33.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-29">
<heading>Size of zones</heading>
<num>29.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-29-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>A protection zone declared under paragraphs (1), (2) or (3) of article 28 must (subject to paragraph (8))—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-29-1-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>be centred on the outbreak point; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-29-1-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>have a radius of at least 3 kilometres.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-29-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>A surveillance zone declared under paragraphs (1), (2) or (3) of article 28 must (subject to paragraph (8))—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-29-2-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>be centred on the outbreak point; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-29-2-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>have a radius of at least 10 kilometres.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-29-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<intro>
<p>A restricted zone must—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-29-3-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<intro>
<p>either</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2" eId="article-29-3-a-i">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>be centred on the outbreak point; or</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="article-29-3-a-ii">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>be adjacent to the surveillance zone or to another restricted zone; and</p>
</content>
</level>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-29-3-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>be of such size as the National Assembly considers necessary.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-29-4">
<num>(4)</num>
<intro>
<p>The National Assembly must take account of the criteria set out in paragraph (5) when deciding—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-29-4-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>what size zones to declare under paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) of article 28; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-29-4-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>whether to declare restricted zones under paragraph (5) of article 28.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-29-5">
<num>(5)</num>
<intro>
<p>The criteria referred to in paragraph (4) are—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-29-5-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the results of veterinary inquiries;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-29-5-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>the geographical features of the area around the infected premises;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-29-5-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>the location and proximity of other premises containing poultry and other captive birds in the area;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-29-5-d">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>patterns of movement of and trade in poultry and other captive birds in the area;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-29-5-e">
<num>(e)</num>
<content>
<p>the facilities and personnel available to control movements within the zone (including any movement of poultry or other captive birds off premises for slaughter and disposal).</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-29-6">
<num>(6)</num>
<content>
<p>Protection zones and surveillance zones declared under paragraph (4) of article 28 must be centred on the outbreak point, and must be of such size as the National Assembly considers necessary to reduce the risk of the spread of avian influenza.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-29-7">
<num>(7)</num>
<content>
<p>
The “
<term refersTo="#term-outbreak-point" eId="term-outbreak-point">outbreak point</term>
” means, in relation to any premises where avian influenza has been confirmed, the part of the premises from which the National Assembly considers controlled zones should be measured, given the nature of that case of avian influenza.
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-29-8">
<num>(8)</num>
<content>
<p>Where this article or article 56 requires the National Assembly to declare a zone of a minimum area and such an area would include land in England, it must declare a zone of such part of that area as is in Wales.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-30">
<heading>Measures in protection zones</heading>
<num>30.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-30-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>The measures in Schedule 4 apply in respect of a protection zone, subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) and articles 33 and 35.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-30-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>Paragraph (3) applies if the National Assembly has carried out a risk assessment and does not believe that the disapplication of any measure under that paragraph would endanger disease control.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-30-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<intro>
<p>In a declaration of a protection zone, the National Assembly may—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-30-3-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>disapply one or more of the measures in Schedule 4 to movements of racing pigeons into, from and within the zone;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-30-3-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<intro>
<p>disapply one or more of the measures in paragraph 14 of Schedule 4 and in article 63(2) if—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2" eId="article-30-3-b-i">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>the premises where avian influenza has been confirmed are special category premises; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="article-30-3-b-ii">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>avian influenza has been confirmed in poultry on those premises.</p>
</content>
</level>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-30-4">
<num>(4)</num>
<intro>
<p>The National Assembly must ensure that—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-30-4-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>premises containing poultry and other captive birds within a protection zone are identified as soon as possible; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-30-4-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>a veterinary inspector examines poultry and other captive birds at all such premises, carrying out examinations at commercial premises as soon as possible.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-30-5">
<num>(5)</num>
<intro>
<p>The National Assembly may, notwithstanding paragraph (4)(b), authorise a reduced level of surveillance to that provided for in that paragraph if—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-30-5-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the premises on which avian influenza is confirmed are special category premises; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-30-5-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>it is satisfied that reduced surveillance would not endanger disease control.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-30-6">
<num>(6)</num>
<content>
<p>The National Assembly must ensure that such veterinary inquiries as it considers necessary to monitor for avian influenza are carried out at premises to which things are moved within and out of a protection zone.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-31">
<heading>Measures in surveillance zones</heading>
<num>31.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-31-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>The measures in Schedule 5 apply in respect of a surveillance zone, subject to paragraph (3) and articles 33 and 35.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-31-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>Paragraph (3) applies if the National Assembly has carried out a risk assessment and does not believe that the disapplication of any measure under that paragraph would endanger disease control.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-31-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<intro>
<p>In its declaration of a surveillance zone, the National Assembly may—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-31-3-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>disapply one or more of those measures to movements of racing pigeons into, from and within the zone;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-31-3-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<intro>
<p>disapply one or more of the measures in paragraphs 6, 11 or 15 of Schedule 5 (restrictions on the movement of poultry and eggs within and outside the zone and of poultry, other captive birds and mammals onto premises) if—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2" eId="article-31-3-b-i">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>the premises where avian influenza has been confirmed are special category premises; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="article-31-3-b-ii">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>avian influenza has been confirmed in poultry on those premises.</p>
</content>
</level>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-31-4">
<num>(4)</num>
<content>
<p>The National Assembly must ensure that all commercial poultry premises within a surveillance zone are identified as soon as possible.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-32">
<heading>Restrictions on trade in things from areas where measures have been disapplied</heading>
<num>32.</num>
<intro>
<p>Unless he or she is licensed by a veterinary inspector, no person is to supply any of the following for intra-Community or international trade if it has come from premises in respect of which any of the measures in Schedule 4 or 5 have been disapplied under articles 30 or 31—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-32-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>poultry;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-32-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>other captive birds;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-32-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>hatching eggs;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-32-d">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>used litter;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-32-e">
<num>(e)</num>
<content>
<p>manure;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-32-f">
<num>(f)</num>
<content>
<p>slurry.</p>
</content>
</level>
</article>
<article eId="article-33">
<heading>Alternative measures where avian influenza is confirmed at a hatchery or in other captive birds on special category premises</heading>
<num>33.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-33-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>If, following confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a hatchery or in other captive birds on special category premises, the National Assembly is satisfied that applying less stringent measures than those in articles 28 to 31 would not endanger disease control, it may decide—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-33-1-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>not to make a declaration of any controlled zone around the premises;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-33-1-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>to declare fewer zones than required under article 28;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-33-1-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>to declare a controlled zone smaller in size than provided for in article 29;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-33-1-d">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>to specify in his declaration of a controlled zone that one or more of the measures in Schedules 4 and 5 do not apply in that zone.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-33-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>The National Assembly must carry out a risk assessment before reaching a decision under paragraph (1).</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-34">
<heading>Measures in restricted zones</heading>
<num>34.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-34-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>The National Assembly must, in a declaration of a restricted zone under article 28(5), apply, in each zone so declared, such measures as he considers necessary to reduce the risk of the spread of avian influenza.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-34-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>These measures may include some or all of the measures in Schedules 4 and 5 and article 35.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-35">
<heading>Additional measures in protection and surveillance zones</heading>
<num>35.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-35-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>If it considers such action necessary to reduce the risk of the spread of avian influenza, the National Assembly must impose by declaration measures additional to those in Schedules 4 and 5 in respect of a protection or surveillance zone.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-35-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>The National Assembly's power to declare additional measures includes the power to prohibit or restrict—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-35-2-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<intro>
<p>the movement of vehicles or people involved in—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2" eId="article-35-2-a-i">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>the supply of animal feed;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="article-35-2-a-ii">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>the supply of agricultural equipment;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="article-35-2-a-iii">
<num>(iii)</num>
<content>
<p>the collection of eggs;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="article-35-2-a-iv">
<num>(iv)</num>
<content>
<p>the transport of poultry to slaughterhouses;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="article-35-2-a-v">
<num>(v)</num>
<content>
<p>the collection of carcases for disposal;</p>
</content>
</level>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-35-2-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>the movement of those working on premises, including veterinary surgeons;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-35-2-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>the movement of any person onto any premises, including common, unenclosed and waste land and agricultural buildings, notwithstanding the existence of any public or private right of way or any other right of access to, or permission to gain access to, the premises.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-35-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<intro>
<p>The power to prohibit or restrict movement under paragraph (2)(c) applies only in relation to a protection zone and does not include a power to prohibit or restrict movement onto premises by—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-35-3-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the owner or occupier of the premises;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-35-3-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>any person whose principal residence or place of employment is those premises;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-35-3-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>any person entering under the authority of a licence granted under this Order.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-36">
<heading>Ending of protection, surveillance and restricted zones</heading>
<num>36.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-36-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>The National Assembly may, by declaration, end a protection zone but must not, in the case of a protection zone declared under paragraph (1), (2) or (3) of article 28, do so until—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-36-1-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>at least 21 days have elapsed since the completion at all infected premises in the zone of the preliminary cleansing and disinfection measures referred to in Part 2 of Schedule 3; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-36-1-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>a veterinary inquiry has been completed on all premises within the zone identified as containing poultry or other captive birds.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-36-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>On the ending of any protection zone, the area which formed that protection zone will become part of the surveillance zone centred on the same outbreak point as the protection zone.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-36-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>The National Assembly may, by declaration, end a surveillance zone but, in the case of a zone declared under paragraph (1), (2) or (3) of article 28, must not do so until at least 30 days have elapsed since the completion at all infected premises in the zone of the preliminary cleansing and disinfection measures referred to in Part 2 of Schedule 3.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
</part>
<part eId="part-5">
<num>
<b> PART 5 </b>
</num>
<heading>Measures on suspicion or confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza in regulated places and vehicles</heading>
<article eId="article-37">
<heading>Veterinary measures at slaughterhouses</heading>
<num>37.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-37-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>If it suspects that highly pathogenic avian influenza exists at any slaughterhouse or if the Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed that it exists there, the National Assembly must—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-37-1-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>serve a notice on the occupier of the slaughterhouse informing him or her of this and applying the measures set out in paragraphs 3, 4 and 5 of Schedule 1; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-37-1-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>ensure that a veterinary inquiry is carried out at the slaughterhouse.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-38">
<heading>Veterinary inquiry where avian influenza is suspected or confirmed in vehicles</heading>
<num>38.</num>
<content>
<p>An inspector must ensure that a veterinary inquiry is carried out in relation to any vehicle on which he or she knows or suspects that highly pathogenic avian influenza or highly pathogenic avian influenza virus exists.</p>
</content>
</article>
<article eId="article-39">
<heading>Slaughter of birds in slaughterhouses where disease is suspected or confirmed</heading>
<num>39.</num>
<content>
<p>The occupier of a slaughterhouse where highly pathogenic avian influenza is suspected or confirmed must ensure that all poultry present on the premises at the date a notice is served on him or her under article 37(1)(a) are slaughtered there without delay and in accordance with a veterinary inspector's instructions.</p>
</content>
</article>
<article eId="article-40">
<heading>Poultry meat and by-products in slaughterhouses where disease is suspected or confirmed</heading>
<num>40.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-40-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>The occupier of a slaughterhouse where highly pathogenic avian influenza is suspected or confirmed must, in accordance with a veterinary inspector's instructions—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-40-1-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>keep poultry referred to in article 39 separate from any other poultry subsequently arriving at the slaughterhouse; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-40-1-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<intro>
<p>keep the following separate from other bird carcases, poultry meat and by-products—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2" eId="article-40-1-b-i">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>bird carcases and poultry meat from poultry referred to in article 39;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="article-40-1-b-ii">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>the by-products of such poultry;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="article-40-1-b-iii">
<num>(iii)</num>
<content>
<p>poultry meat from any other poultry which may have been contaminated at the slaughterhouse during the killing of such poultry or the production process;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="article-40-1-b-iv">
<num>(iv)</num>
<content>
<p>the by-products of the poultry referred to in paragraph (iii).</p>
</content>
</level>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-40-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>Paragraph (1) applies to poultry moved to a slaughterhouse—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-40-2-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>from a border inspection post in accordance with article 41(2), as if references to article 39 were to that article; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-40-2-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>on a vehicle in accordance with article 42, as if references to article 39 were to that article.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-40-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>The occupier of a slaughterhouse where highly pathogenic avian influenza is confirmed must dispose of the things set out in paragraph (1)(b) in accordance with a veterinary inspector's instructions or assist him or her in removing those things from the premises.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-41">
<heading>Measures at border inspection posts</heading>
<num>41.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-41-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>The National Assembly must, if it considers it necessary to reduce the risk of the spread of avian influenza—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-41-1-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>require a veterinary inquiry to be carried out at a border inspection post where avian influenza is suspected or has been confirmed; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-41-1-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>impose (by notice to the occupier of the border inspection post) such of the measures in Schedule 1 as it considers appropriate.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-41-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>The National Assembly must, by notice to the occupier of the border inspection post, direct where birds specified in the notice are to be killed, slaughtered or isolated.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-41-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>The National Assembly must ensure that poultry and other captive birds at border inspection posts which are to be killed under paragraph 5 of Schedule 3 to the Act are killed or slaughtered without delay.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-41-4">
<num>(4)</num>
<content>
<p>The National Assembly must ensure that poultry and other captive birds which are not to be so killed or slaughtered are kept isolated in accordance with a veterinary inspector's instructions.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-42">
<heading>Control of vehicles</heading>
<num>42.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-42-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>An inspector who knows or suspects that any poultry, other captive bird or any thing on any vehicle is infected or contaminated with highly pathogenic avian influenza may, by notice to the owner or driver of the vehicle or to the occupier of any premises—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-42-1-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>require the detention at such place as the inspector directs of any vehicle, equipment or other thing suspected of being contaminated; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-42-1-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>direct that the vehicle be moved to such premises as the inspector directs.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-42-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>Any expenses arising from the movement or detention of any bird or any thing (including the cost of feeding and watering any bird) must be paid by its owner.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-43">
<heading>Cleansing and disinfection of regulated places and vehicles</heading>
<num>43.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-43-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>The occupier of any regulated place where highly pathogenic avian influenza is suspected or confirmed must cleanse and disinfect those premises and any equipment and vehicles on those premises which may be contaminated in accordance with a veterinary inspector's instructions.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-43-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>The owner or driver of any vehicle on which highly pathogenic avian influenza is suspected or confirmed must cleanse and disinfect the vehicle.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-44">
<heading>Reintroduction of poultry and other captive birds</heading>
<num>44.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-44-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>No person is to reintroduce poultry to a slaughterhouse where highly pathogenic avian influenza was suspected or confirmed until an inspector has confirmed that the cleansing and disinfection referred to in article 43 has been carried out.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-44-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>No person is to reintroduce poultry or other captive birds to a border inspection post where highly pathogenic avian influenza was suspected or confirmed until an inspector has confirmed that the cleansing and disinfection referred to in article 43 has been carried out.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-44-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>If it considers it necessary to reduce the risk of the spread of avian influenza, the National Assembly may, by notice to the occupier of such a border inspection post, prohibit the introduction of animals other than birds onto the premises until the cleansing and disinfection referred to in article 43 has been carried out.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-45">
<heading>Measures at other premises and for vehicles</heading>
<num>45.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-45-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>If the National Assembly suspects that highly pathogenic avian influenza or highly pathogenic avian influenza virus exists at any slaughterhouse or in any vehicle or if the Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed that it exists there, the National Assembly must—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-45-1-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>apply the measures in Schedule 1 to the premises of origin;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-45-1-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>apply the measures in Schedule 1 to premises which it considers to be suspect premises (because of their epidemiological link with the premises of origin); and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-45-1-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>apply the measures in Schedule 2 to the premises of origin, unless it is satisfied (having considered the results of veterinary inquiries) that this is not necessary.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-45-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>If the National Assembly suspects that highly pathogenic avian influenza exists at any border inspection post or if the Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed that it exists there, the National Assembly must apply the measures in Schedule 1 to premises which it considers to be suspect premises because of their epidemiological link with the border inspection post.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-45-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>The National Assembly must apply measures under this article by notice to the occupier of the relevant premises.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-45-4">
<num>(4)</num>
<content>
<p>
In this article, “
<term refersTo="#term-premises-of-origin" eId="term-premises-of-origin">premises of origin</term>
” means any premises from which poultry or other captive birds which may be infected were moved to the slaughterhouse or on the vehicle.
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
</part>
<part eId="part-6">
<num>
<b> PART 6 </b>
</num>
<heading>Measures on confirmation of low pathogenic avian influenza</heading>
<article eId="article-46">
<heading>Measures when low pathogenic avian influenza is confirmed</heading>
<num>46.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-46-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>If the Chief Veterinary Officer confirms that low pathogenic avian influenza or low pathogenic avian influenza virus exists on any premises other than regulated places, the National Assembly must—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-46-1-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>apply, by notice to the occupier of the infected premises, such of the measures in Part 1 of Schedule 6 as it considers necessary to reduce the risk of the spread of avian influenza; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-46-1-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>ensure that a veterinary inquiry continues at the infected premises.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-46-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>If the Chief Veterinary Officer confirms that low pathogenic avian influenza or low pathogenic avian influenza virus exists at a regulated place, the National Assembly may apply, by notice to the occupier of that place, such of the measures in Part 1 of Schedule 6 as it considers necessary to reduce the risk of the spread of avian influenza.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-46-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>A veterinary inspector must not license any movement otherwise prohibited under Part 1 of Schedule 6 unless he or she is satisfied that it would not significantly increase the risk of the spread of low pathogenic avian influenza.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-46-4">
<num>(4)</num>
<content>
<p>When reaching a decision under paragraph (3), a veterinary inspector must, in particular, take into account the criteria in Part 2 of Schedule 6.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-46-5">
<num>(5)</num>
<intro>
<p>An inspector who knows or suspects that any poultry, other captive bird or any thing on any vehicle is infected or contaminated with low pathogenic avian influenza may, by notice to the owner or driver of the vehicle or to the occupier of any premises—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-46-5-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>require the detention at such place as the inspector directs of any vehicle, equipment or other thing suspected of being contaminated; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-46-5-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>direct that the vehicle be moved to such premises as the inspector directs.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-46-6">
<num>(6)</num>
<content>
<p>Any expenses arising from the movement or detention of any bird or any thing, including the cost of feeding and watering any bird, must be paid by its owner.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-47">
<heading>Killing of poultry and other captive birds</heading>
<num>47.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-47-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>The National Assembly must ensure that poultry and other captive birds on infected premises which are to be killed on the premises under paragraph 5 of Schedule 3 to the Act are killed as soon as possible.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-47-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>The occupier of a slaughterhouse must ensure that poultry from infected premises are slaughtered as soon as possible.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-47-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>The National Assembly must not authorise the movement of birds to a slaughterhouse unless it is satisfied that the movement would not significantly increase the risk of the spread of low pathogenic avian influenza.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-47-4">
<num>(4)</num>
<content>
<p>The National Assembly must ensure that birds are killed or slaughtered in such a way as to minimise the risk of the spread of avian influenza.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-48">
<heading>Movement of eggs from premises where low pathogenic avian influenza is confirmed</heading>
<num>48.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-48-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>If the National Assembly directs that poultry on infected premises are to be slaughtered at a slaughterhouse, it must not license the movement of eggs off the premises prior to the poultry being sent for slaughter unless it is satisfied that the movement would not significantly increase the risk of the spread of low pathogenic avian influenza.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-48-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>The National Assembly may only license the movement of such eggs—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-48-2-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>to a designated egg packing centre, in disposable packaging;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-48-2-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>to an egg processing plant; or</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-48-2-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>for disposal.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-49">
<heading>Veterinary surveillance of poultry</heading>
<num>49.</num>
<content>
<p>The National Assembly must carry out such veterinary surveillance as it considers necessary at premises where poultry are kept before being sent to a slaughterhouse under article 47.</p>
</content>
</article>
<article eId="article-50">
<heading>Measures on special category premises</heading>
<num>50.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-50-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>The occupier of infected premises which are special category premises where poultry and other captive birds are not killed under paragraph 5 of Schedule 3 to the Act must ensure that—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-50-1-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<intro>
<p>poultry and other captive birds are—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2" eId="article-50-1-a-i">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>housed; or</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="article-50-1-a-ii">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>isolated (if so directed by a veterinary inspector on the basis that housing is impractical or would adversely affect the birds' welfare to a significant degree);</p>
</content>
</level>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-50-1-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<intro>
<p>no poultry or other captive bird is moved from the premises except—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2" eId="article-50-1-b-i">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>to a designated slaughterhouse or other premises in accordance with a licence granted by a veterinary inspector; or</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="article-50-1-b-ii">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>to a slaughterhouse in another member State or to other premises in another member State, if the movement is licensed by a veterinary inspector and is authorised by the competent authority of that member State.</p>
</content>
</level>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-50-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>The occupier of the premises must take all reasonable steps to minimise contact between birds isolated under paragraph (1)(a)(ii) and wild birds.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-50-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>A veterinary inspector must not grant a licence under paragraph (1)(b) unless he or she is satisfied, following tests on the birds, that there is not a significant risk that the proposed movement would spread highly pathogenic avian influenza.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-51">
<heading>Veterinary surveillance of birds</heading>
<num>51.</num>
<content>
<p>The National Assembly must ensure that birds on infected premises which are special category premises not killed under paragraph 5 of Schedule 3 of the Act are monitored for avian influenza.</p>
</content>
</article>
<article eId="article-52">
<heading>Tracing of poultry and eggs</heading>
<num>52.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-52-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>The National Assembly must endeavour to trace the following from infected premises—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-52-1-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>hatching eggs from poultry laid during the unregulated period of infection; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-52-1-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>poultry hatched from eggs laid during that period.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-52-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>The National Assembly must ensure that such veterinary inquiries as it considers necessary to monitor for avian influenza are carried out at premises to which eggs and poultry are so traced.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-53">
<heading>Identification of contact premises</heading>
<num>53.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-53-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>The National Assembly must serve a notice on the occupier of any premises other than regulated places if it suspects that low pathogenic avian influenza—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-53-1-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>may have been carried there from other premises; or</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-53-1-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>may have been carried to other premises from there.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-53-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>Premises in respect of which a notice is served under this article are contact premises for the purposes of this Part.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-54">
<heading>Restrictions at contact premises</heading>
<num>54.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-54-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>The National Assembly must, by notice to the occupier of contact premises, apply such of the measures in Schedule 1 as it considers necessary to reduce the risk of the spread of avian influenza.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-54-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>If it considers it necessary to prevent the spread of low pathogenic avian influenza, the National Assembly must—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-54-2-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>direct that contact premises be deemed to be infected premises; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-54-2-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>state, in its direction, which measures in this Part and in Schedule 6 apply to the contact premises.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-54-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>A direction under paragraph (2) must be by notice to the occupier of the contact premises and the National Assembly must not serve such a notice unless it has taken into account the criteria set out in paragraph (4) of article 27, as read with paragraphs (5) and (6) of article 27.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-54-4">
<num>(4)</num>
<content>
<p>If the National Assembly requires poultry or other captive birds on contact premises to be killed, it must ensure that samples are taken from the dead birds and tested for avian influenza.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-55">
<heading>Declaration of a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone</heading>
<num>55.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-55-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>On confirmation by the Chief Veterinary Officer of low pathogenic avian influenza on premises other than regulated places in Wales, the National Assembly must (subject to paragraph (4)), declare a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-55-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>On confirmation by the Chief Veterinary Officer of low pathogenic avian influenza in an area of England which is 1 kilometre or less from Wales, the National Assembly must declare a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone in Wales.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-55-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>The National Assembly may declare a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone on confirmation by the Chief Veterinary Officer of low pathogenic avian influenza in an area of Scotland or England which is more than 1 kilometre from Wales.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-55-4">
<num>(4)</num>
<intro>
<p>The National Assembly may, on the basis of a risk assessment, decide not to declare a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone if the premises where low pathogenic is confirmed are—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-55-4-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>a hatchery; or</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-55-4-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>special category premises.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-56">
<heading>Size of zones</heading>
<num>56.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-56-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>A low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone must—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-56-1-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>be centred on the outbreak point; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-56-1-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>subject to article 29(8), have a radius of at least 1 kilometre.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-56-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-outbreak-point" eId="term-outbreak-point">Outbreak point</term>
” has the meaning it has in article 29.
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-57">
<heading>Measures in low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zones</heading>
<num>57.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-57-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>The measures in Schedule 7 apply in respect of a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone, subject to paragraphs (2) and (3).</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-57-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>The National Assembly may, in a declaration under article 55, disapply some or all of the measures in Schedule 7 if—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-57-2-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the infected premises are a hatchery or special category premises; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-57-2-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>it has carried out a risk assessment and does not believe that the disapplication would endanger disease control.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-57-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>The National Assembly may, if it considers it necessary to reduce the risk of the spread of avian influenza, impose, by declaration, measures additional to those in Schedule 7 in respect of the low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-57-4">
<num>(4)</num>
<intro>
<p>The National Assembly must ensure that—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-57-4-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>commercial premises in the low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone are identified as soon as possible;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-57-4-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>tests for avian influenza are carried out on commercial poultry premises within a radius of at least 1 kilometre of the boundary of the infected premises or, if it thinks it more appropriate, of the part of the infected premises where avian influenza was found.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
</article>
</part>
<part eId="part-7">
<num>
<b> PART 7 </b>
</num>
<heading>Measures to reduce the risk of the spread of influenza viruses of avian origin to other species</heading>
<article eId="article-58">
<heading>Tests on animals at premises where avian influenza is confirmed</heading>
<num>58.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-58-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>The National Assembly must ensure that any pigs kept on premises where avian influenza is confirmed are tested for infection with influenza virus of avian origin.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-58-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>The National Assembly may, if it thinks it necessary to prevent the spread of avian influenza or influenza of avian origin, require such tests to be carried out on other mammals kept on the premises.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-59">
<heading>Killing of mammals</heading>
<num>59.</num>
<intro>
<p>The National Assembly must ensure that mammals to be killed under section 32 of the Act because they are affected or suspected of being affected with influenza virus of avian origin or have been exposed to such disease are—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-59-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>slaughtered as soon as possible, in accordance with a veterinary inspector's instructions; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-59-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>transported in accordance with a veterinary inspector's instructions (if they are moved off the premises for slaughter).</p>
</content>
</level>
</article>
<article eId="article-60">
<heading>Movements off the premises</heading>
<num>60.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-60-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>Subject to paragraph (2), no person is to move any mammal tested under article 58 off the premises until a veterinary inspector has confirmed that the mammal is not infective and licenses the movement.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-60-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>A veterinary inspector may license the movement of pigs and other mammals in which infection with influenza virus of avian origin is confirmed to other premises (including slaughterhouses) if he or she is satisfied (as a result of further tests on the animals) that the movement will not significantly increase the risk of the spread of avian influenza.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-61">
<heading>Other measures to control the spread of virus in mammals</heading>
<num>61.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-61-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>If it considers it necessary to monitor or control the spread of avian influenza or influenza of avian origin in mammals, the National Assembly may—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-61-1-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<intro>
<p>do any of the following, after serving notice on the occupier of the premises—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2" eId="article-61-1-a-i">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>test pigs and other mammals on contact premises for influenza virus of avian origin;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="article-61-1-a-ii">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>prohibit the movement of mammals or categories of mammals off contact premises unless it is licensed by a veterinary inspector;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="article-61-1-a-iii">
<num>(iii)</num>
<content>
<p>carry out surveillance or require surveillance to be carried out at any premises where mammals are kept; and</p>
</content>
</level>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-61-1-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>impose such measures additional to those set out in articles 58, 60 and 61(1) as it considers necessary, by declaration of an avian influenza (restrictions on mammals) zone or by notice to the occupier of any premises.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-61-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>Premises are contact premises for the purposes of this Part if, in the view of the National Assembly, they are premises—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-61-2-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>to which influenza virus of avian origin may have been carried from premises where the virus has been confirmed; or</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-61-2-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>from which the virus may have been carried to premises where the virus has been confirmed.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
</article>
</part>
<part eId="part-8">
<num>
<b> PART 8 </b>
</num>
<heading>General measures on suspicion or confirmation of avian influenza</heading>
<article eId="article-62">
<heading>Restrictions relating to things moved from Scotland, England or Northern Ireland</heading>
<num>62.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-62-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>Subject to paragraph (2), measures in this Order applying in respect of any thing moved from a controlled zone or from any of the premises referred to in paragraph (3) apply in respect of any such thing moved from an equivalent zone or equivalent premises in Scotland, England or Northern Ireland.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-62-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>Paragraph (1) only applies if the person to whom the measure applies is aware or should reasonably have been aware that the thing moved is from such an equivalent zone or equivalent premises.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-62-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<intro>
<p>The premises referred to in paragraph (1) are—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-62-3-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>suspect premises;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-62-3-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>contact premises;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-62-3-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>infected premises; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-62-3-d">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>premises subject to restrictions under Part 7.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-63">
<heading>Measures relating to slaughter and to poultry meat</heading>
<num>63.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-63-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>The occupier of a slaughterhouse to which poultry from premises in a protection zone are sent must ensure that—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-63-1-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the poultry are kept separate from poultry from outside the zone;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-63-1-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>the poultry are slaughtered separately or at different times from poultry from outside the zone; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-63-1-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>the part of the slaughterhouse and any equipment and any other thing which has been used for the slaughter or subsequent processing of the poultry are cleansed and disinfected in accordance with a veterinary inspector's instructions before poultry from outside the zone are slaughtered.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-63-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>No person is to move poultry meat from poultry originating in a protection zone unless he or she is licensed to do so by a veterinary inspector and the poultry meat—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-63-2-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<intro>
<p>bears a mark (or is in packaging which bears a mark) approved by the National Assembly and which—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2" eId="article-63-2-a-i">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>identifies the poultry meat as coming from a protection zone; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="article-63-2-a-ii">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>
complies with paragraphs 9, 10, 11 and 13 of section 1(C) of Annex II to Regulation
<ref eId="c00004" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/regulation/2004/0853">(EC) No 853/2004</ref>
laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin
<noteRef href="#c17275671" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>
; and
</p>
</content>
</level>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-63-2-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>is obtained, cut, transported and stored separately from poultry meat from outside the zone.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-63-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<intro>
<p>No person is to move poultry meat from poultry from outside a protection zone unless the meat—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-63-3-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>is obtained, cut, transported and stored separately from meat produced from poultry originating in the zone; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-63-3-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<intro>
<p>in the case of meat produced from poultry from an area which, subsequent to such production, becomes a protection zone—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2" eId="article-63-3-b-i">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>was produced at least 21 days before the date a veterinary inspector estimates as the date of earliest infection at premises in the protection zone; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="article-63-3-b-ii">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>has been obtained, cut, transported and stored separately from meat produced after that date.</p>
</content>
</level>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-63-4">
<num>(4)</num>
<content>
<p>Poultry meat from poultry outside a protection zone which does not meet the requirements of paragraph (3)(b) is subject to the measures in paragraphs (2) and (5) applicable to meat from poultry originating in such a zone.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-63-5">
<num>(5)</num>
<content>
<p>No person is to supply poultry meat from poultry originating in a protection zone for intra-Community or international trade.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-63-6">
<num>(6)</num>
<content>
<p>No person other than the final consumer of meat marked with a mark referred to in paragraph (2)(a) is to deface, obliterate or remove that mark, unless licensed by the National Assembly.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-63-7">
<num>(7)</num>
<content>
<p>
In this article, “
<term refersTo="#term-poultry-meat" eId="term-poultry-meat">poultry meat</term>
” means poultry meat and any product containing it which has not been heat treated at a minimum temperature of 70°C, which temperature must be reached throughout the meat or product.
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-64">
<heading>Poultry moved to premises outside controlled zones other than for slaughter</heading>
<num>64.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-64-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>The occupier of any premises not in a protection or surveillance zone to which day-old chicks are moved must ensure that they are not moved off the premises for at least 21 days from the date they arrived there if those chicks were—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-64-1-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>hatched from eggs originating in such a zone or from eggs which have come into contact with such eggs; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-64-1-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>moved from a hatchery in such a zone.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-64-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>The occupier of any premises not in a protection zone or a surveillance zone to which ready-to-lay poultry from a protection or surveillance zone are moved must ensure that they are not moved off the premises for at least 21 days from the date they arrived there.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-64-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>The occupier of any premises outside a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone to which poultry are moved from such a zone must ensure that poultry other than day old chicks hatched from eggs originating outside the zone are not moved off the premises for at least 21 days from the date they arrived there.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-64-4">
<num>(4)</num>
<intro>
<p>The occupier of any premises to which any thing is moved under this article must, for at least 21 days from the date the thing was moved to the premises, make the following daily records—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-64-4-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the number or approximate number of poultry on the premises;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-64-4-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>the number of poultry falling ill on the premises;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-64-4-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>the number of poultry dying on the premises;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-64-4-d">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>the amount of feed and, where possible, water being consumed by any poultry on the premises;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-64-4-e">
<num>(e)</num>
<content>
<p>any egg production on the premises.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-64-5">
<num>(5)</num>
<content>
<p>Records made under paragraph (4) must be kept for at least 6 weeks from the date the last record was made.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-64-6">
<num>(6)</num>
<content>
<p>The National Assembly must ensure that such veterinary inquiries as it considers necessary to monitor for avian influenza take place at the premises to which things are moved.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-65">
<heading>Movements to egg processing plants</heading>
<num>65.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-65-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>The occupier of an egg processing plant to which eggs are moved from suspect premises (under paragraph 6 of Schedule 1) or from infected premises during the unregulated period of infection (under article 24(2)(a)) must ensure that—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-65-1-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the eggs are kept separate from other eggs at the plant from the time they arrive until they are processed;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-65-1-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>the shells of the eggs are disposed of;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-65-1-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>the packaging used to transport the eggs is destroyed or cleansed and disinfected;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-65-1-d">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>any person involved in the handling and processing of eggs takes appropriate biosecurity measures.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-65-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>The owner or driver of any vehicle used to transport eggs to an egg processing plant must ensure that it is cleansed and disinfected before the eggs are loaded and after they are unloaded.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-65-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>Any person involved in the transportation of eggs to an egg processing plant must take such biosecurity measures as he or she considers necessary to prevent the spread of disease.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-66">
<heading>Cleansing, disinfection and treatment</heading>
<num>66.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-66-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>Any person who is required by or under this Order to cleanse, disinfect or treat any premises (other than regulated places) or any thing (including any vehicle under his control) on those premises must do so in accordance with Schedule 3.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-66-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>Any person who is required under this Order to cleanse, disinfect or treat regulated places, any thing on those premises or any vehicle not referred to in paragraph (1) must do so in accordance with a veterinary inspector's instructions.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-66-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>The occupier of any premises required to be cleansed or disinfected under this Order, or on which cleansing and disinfection of any vehicle is so required, must provide adequate facilities, equipment and materials to carry out such cleansing and disinfection.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-66-4">
<num>(4)</num>
<content>
<p>A veterinary inspector may, by notice to the occupier of premises referred to in paragraph (1), provide that part of the premises the subject of that notice and which would otherwise be subject to the measures in Schedule 3 are subject instead to the measures in paragraph (2).</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-66-5">
<num>(5)</num>
<intro>
<p>Any person who is required to disinfect under this Order must—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-66-5-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>
use disinfectants approved by the National Assembly under the Diseases of Animals (Approved Disinfectants) Order 1978
<noteRef href="#c17275681" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>
;
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-66-5-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>use them at the concentrations approved under that Order; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-66-5-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<intro>
<p>use them in accordance with—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2" eId="article-66-5-c-i">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>the manufacturer's instructions (if any); or</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="article-66-5-c-ii">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>(if different), the instructions of a veterinary inspector.</p>
</content>
</level>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-66-6">
<num>(6)</num>
<intro>
<p>A veterinary inspector may, by notice to the occupier of any premises where avian influenza has been confirmed—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-66-6-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>prohibit the keeping of poultry or other captive birds on the premises or on any part of the premises where he or she believes avian influenza virus may still exist; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-66-6-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>prohibit the entry of any person, vehicle, poultry, other captive bird, mammal or thing onto any premises or part of premises which he or she believes cannot be cleansed and disinfected.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-66-7">
<num>(7)</num>
<intro>
<p>A veterinary inspector must not revoke a notice served under paragraph (6) unless—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-66-7-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>at least a year has passed since the date the notice was served; or</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-66-7-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>(in the case of fields on the premises or of any other part of the premises which is not a building or part of a building), the Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed that he may do so.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-67">
<heading>Restocking</heading>
<num>67.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-67-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>Unless he or she is licensed by a veterinary inspector, no person is to restock with poultry or other captive birds suspect premises, infected premises or contact premises if poultry or other captive birds kept on those premises have been killed under paragraph 5 of Schedule 3 to the Act.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-67-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>A veterinary inspector must not license the restocking of commercial poultry premises until at least 21 days after the date final cleansing and disinfection was completed at the premises in accordance with Part 2 of Schedule 3.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-67-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>Where premises subject to measures set out in Schedules 1, 2 or 6 have been restocked, a veterinary inspector may vary those measures, by notice to the occupier of the premises.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-68">
<heading>Surveillance at restocked commercial poultry premises</heading>
<num>68.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-68-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>The National Assembly must ensure that the following measures are taken not more than 21 days after the date any poultry are brought onto commercial poultry premises for restocking—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-68-1-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the examination of any poultry on the premises by a veterinary inspector;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-68-1-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>the taking from such poultry of such samples as the National Assembly requires and the laboratory testing of such samples for avian influenza;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-68-1-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>the testing for avian influenza of such poultry which die on the premises as a veterinary inspector considers necessary.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-68-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>A veterinary inspector who examines poultry under paragraph (1)(a) may carry out more than one examination of the birds and must ensure that he or she carries out at least one examination as close as possible to the end of the 21 day period referred to in paragraph (1).</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-69">
<heading>Additional measures at restocked commercial poultry premises</heading>
<num>69.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-69-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>The occupier of commercial poultry premises which have been restocked must, for at least 21 days from the date of restocking, make the following daily records—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-69-1-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the number or approximate number of poultry on the premises;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-69-1-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>the number of poultry falling ill on the premises;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-69-1-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>the number of poultry dying on the premises;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-69-1-d">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>the amount of feed and, where possible, water being consumed by poultry on the premises;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-69-1-e">
<num>(e)</num>
<content>
<p>any egg production on the premises.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-69-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>The occupier of commercial poultry premises must ensure that records made under paragraph (1) are kept for at least 6 weeks from the date the last record was made.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-70">
<heading>Measures at other restocked premises</heading>
<num>70.</num>
<intro>
<p>The National Assembly may, in relation to other restocked premises where poultry or other captive birds are kept—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-70-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>apply the measures in article 68; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-70-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>by notice to the occupier of the premises, require him or her to carry out the measures in article 69.</p>
</content>
</level>
</article>
<article eId="article-71">
<heading>Designation of premises to which things may be moved</heading>
<num>71.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-71-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>On receipt of an application in writing by the occupier of the premises, the National Assembly may designate the following premises for the following purposes—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-71-1-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>a slaughterhouse for the purpose of receiving poultry moved under a licence granted under this Order;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-71-1-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>a hatchery for the purpose of receiving eggs moved under a licence granted under this Order;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-71-1-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>an egg packing centre for the purpose of receiving eggs moved under a licence granted under this Order;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-71-1-d">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>any premises for the purpose of receiving eggs moved under a licence granted under this Order for use for scientific, diagnostic or pharmaceutical purposes.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-71-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>The National Assembly must not make a designation unless it is satisfied that the risk of the transmission of avian influenza from the premises is minimal.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-71-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<intro>
<p>The following premises are deemed to be designated under paragraph (1)(d), unless the National Assembly directs otherwise by notice to the occupier of the premises—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-71-3-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>
premises licensed to manufacture or assemble human vaccines under section 8(2) of the Medicines Act 1968
<noteRef href="#c17275691" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>
;
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-71-3-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>
premises authorised to manufacture animal vaccines under Regulation 5 of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2005
<noteRef href="#c17275701" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>
;
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-71-3-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>
premises licensed under sections 4 or 5 of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986
<noteRef href="#c17275711" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>
;
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-71-3-d">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>
premises licensed under article 4 of the Specified Animal Pathogens Order 1998
<noteRef href="#c17275721" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>
.
</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-72">
<heading>Duty to provide reasonable assistance</heading>
<num>72.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-72-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>Any person required to give reasonable assistance or information to a person executing this Order must, unless he or she has reasonable cause, do so without delay.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-72-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>The occupier of any premises from or to which he wishes any thing to be moved under licence under this Order must allow an inspector or any person authorised by the National Assembly to enter those premises for the purposes of deciding whether or not such a licence should be granted or maintained.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-73">
<heading>Provision of information</heading>
<num>73.</num>
<content>
<p>No person is to provide information which he or she knows to be false or misleading to a person executing this Order.</p>
</content>
</article>
<article eId="article-74">
<heading>Records of movements authorised by licence</heading>
<num>74.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-74-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>Any person moving poultry, other captive birds or their products under a licence granted under this Order must, as soon after the movement as is reasonably practicable, make a record of—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-74-1-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>what is moved, including its quantity;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-74-1-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>the date of the movement;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-74-1-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>the name of the consignor;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-74-1-d">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>the address of the premises from which the movement started;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-74-1-e">
<num>(e)</num>
<content>
<p>the registration number of any vehicle used;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-74-1-f">
<num>(f)</num>
<content>
<p>the name of the consignee; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-74-1-g">
<num>(g)</num>
<content>
<p>the address of the destination;</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-74-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>The person making such a record must retain it for at least six weeks from the date the movement was completed.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-75">
<heading>Retention and production of records</heading>
<num>75.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-75-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>Any person who is required by this Order to make or keep a record must—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-75-1-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>retain it for at least twelve months from the date the record is made (unless otherwise required under this Order); and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-75-1-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>produce it on demand to an inspector and provide him or her with copies, if required.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-75-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>An inspector may enter any premises for the purpose of inspecting any records required to be kept under this Order and may—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-75-2-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>copy such records (in whatever form they are held);</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-75-2-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>require any computer records to be produced in a form which can be taken away; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-75-2-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>remove any record and retain it until he or she has carried out his or her functions under this Order.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-76">
<heading>Duty to comply with declarations, licences and notices</heading>
<num>76.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-76-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>Any person to whom any requirement in a declaration, licence, notice or designation under this Order applies must—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-76-1-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>comply with the requirement (unless authorised otherwise by licence); and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-76-1-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>comply with any reasonable requests which an inspector may make to him or her to ensure that the requirement is met.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-76-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>Subject to articles 42(2), 46(5) and 77(4), the costs incurred by any person in taking any action required under this Order, or of refraining from taking action prohibited under it, must be met by that person unless the National Assembly directs otherwise in writing.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-77">
<heading>Change of occupation of premises under restriction</heading>
<num>77.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-77-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>This article applies if the keeper of any poultry, other captive bird or mammal is unable to move it from premises on the termination of his or her right of occupation because of a movement restriction imposed by or under this Order and continues to apply for seven days after any such restriction has been removed.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-77-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>The person entitled to occupation of the premises following that termination must—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-77-2-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>provide such facilities for feeding, tending or otherwise using the poultry, other captive bird or mammal (including selling it) as the keeper may reasonably require; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-77-2-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>allow entry to the premises to that keeper and any person authorised by him at reasonable times for feeding, tending or otherwise using the poultry, other captive bird or mammal.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-77-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>If the keeper is unable or unwilling to feed or tend the poultry, other captive bird or mammal, the person entitled to occupation of the premises must take such steps as are necessary to ensure it is properly fed and tended.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-77-4">
<num>(4)</num>
<content>
<p>The keeper of the poultry, other captive bird or mammal is liable to pay the reasonable costs incurred under this article by any person feeding or tending it, or providing facilities for feeding, tending or otherwise using it.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-78">
<heading>Killing of birds and destruction of things which may be contaminated</heading>
<num>78.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-78-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>Before causing poultry or other birds to be killed under paragraph 5 of Schedule 3 to the Act, the National Assembly must give notice of its intention to do so to the occupier of the premises where the birds are kept or to their keeper.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-78-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>Before causing any mammal to be killed under section 32 of the Act, the National Assembly must give notice of its intention to do so to the occupier of the premises where the mammal is kept or to its keeper.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-78-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<intro>
<p>
Before causing the seizure of any thing under the Diseases of Animals (Seizure) Order 1993
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for the purposes of this Order, an inspector must give notice of his intention to do so—
</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-78-3-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>to the occupier of the premises where the thing is kept; or</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-78-3-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>to the owner or keeper of the thing.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-79">
<heading>Duty of the local authority to erect signs</heading>
<num>79.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-79-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>The local authority must, if reasonably practicable, ensure that the boundaries of controlled zones other than avian influenza (restrictions on mammals) zones are indicated by signs erected in a conspicuous position on roads entering the zones on which poultry are likely to be moved.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-79-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>The local authority must, if reasonably practicable, ensure that the boundaries of avian influenza (restrictions on mammals) zones are indicated by signs erected in a conspicuous position on roads entering the zones on which mammals, or mammals specified in the declaration of the zones, are likely to be moved.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-79-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<intro>
<p>The local authority must cause a notice of any restriction or prohibition on the movement of any person onto any premises in a protection zone declared under article 35(2)(c) (“a restriction notice”) to be displayed at—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-79-3-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>every entrance to the premises;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-79-3-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>at such places on any public or private right of way the subject of the declaration as it considers appropriate; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-79-3-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>at any other location it considers appropriate.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
</article>
</part>
<part eId="part-9">
<num>
<b> PART 9 </b>
</num>
<heading>Inspection, enforcement, offences, amendments and revocations</heading>
<article eId="article-80">
<heading>Disapplication of measures to those executing this Order</heading>
<num>80.</num>
<intro>
<p>Measures in this Order prohibiting or restricting the movement of any person or the use of any thing do not apply to the following in their execution of the Order—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-80-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the National Assembly;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-80-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>the local authority;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-80-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>any person authorised by the National Assembly or the local authority to execute the Order.</p>
</content>
</level>
</article>
<article eId="article-81">
<heading>Veterinary investigations</heading>
<num>81.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-81-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>An inspector executing this Order may—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-81-1-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>mark, or cause to be marked, for identification purposes any bird, mammal, carcase or other thing;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-81-1-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>count birds and mammals;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-81-1-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>take samples from any bird, mammal, carcase or other thing;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-81-1-d">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>take with him or her such people and things as he or she considers necessary.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-81-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>Any person who enters premises under paragraph (2)(d) may return unaccompanied to take any further steps necessary to carry out the relevant functions.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-81-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<intro>
<p>A person carrying out a veterinary investigation who suspects that avian influenza or influenza virus of avian origin exists or has existed on the premises must seek to establish—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-81-3-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the length of time avian influenza has existed on the premises or on any vehicle,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-81-3-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>the possible origin of avian influenza on the premises,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-81-3-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>which premises may have been exposed to contamination by avian influenza from the same origin or from the premises under investigation, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-81-3-d">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>the extent to which avian influenza may have been carried to or from the premises under investigation by the movement of birds, people, animals, vehicles, eggs, carcases, implements or any other thing.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-81-4">
<num>(4)</num>
<content>
<p>The occupier of the premises under investigation and any person appearing to the person carrying out the investigation to have charge of birds or mammals on the premises must provide such assistance as the person carrying out the investigation may reasonably require.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-81-5">
<num>(5)</num>
<content>
<p>No person is to deface, obliterate or remove any mark applied under paragraph (1)(a) except with the written authority of a veterinary inspector.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-81-6">
<num>(6)</num>
<content>
<p>Any person who carries out an investigation under this Order must keep a record of the dates he or she visits premises, of his or her findings at the premises and of any action he or she has required the occupier of the premises to take.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-81-7">
<num>(7)</num>
<content>
<p>Any person who imposes any requirements or restrictions under this Order must take account of the results of any relevant veterinary inquiries of which he or she should reasonably be aware.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-82">
<heading>General powers of inspectors</heading>
<num>82.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-82-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>An inspector executing this Order may require the detention and isolation of any vehicle, equipment or other thing, by serving a notice on the occupier of the premises where it is kept, or on the person in charge of it.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-82-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>A veterinary inspector executing this Order, or an inspector acting under his or her direction, may—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-82-2-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>cleanse and disinfect any premises and any thing;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-82-2-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>require the cleansing and disinfection of any thing, by serving a notice on the occupier of the premises where it is kept, or on the person in charge of it;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-82-2-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>require the cleansing and disinfection of any premises, by serving a notice on the occupier of the premises;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-82-2-d">
<num>(d)</num>
<intro>
<p>require, by notice, the occupier of any premises or the keeper of any animal or bird—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2" eId="article-82-2-d-i">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>to keep or isolate the animal or bird in a specified place; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="article-82-2-d-ii">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>to separate the animal or bird from any other animal or bird.</p>
</content>
</level>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-82-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>For the purposes of section 65A of the Act, a controlled zone is a designated area until it ceases to be a controlled zone.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-83">
<heading>Powers of inspectors in case of default</heading>
<num>83.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-83-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>If any person fails to comply with a requirement of this Order or of a declaration, licence, notice or designation under it, an inspector may take the steps he or she considers necessary to ensure the requirement is met at the expense of that person .</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-83-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>An inspector's powers under paragraph (1) include powers to—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-83-2-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>direct any person to take or refrain from specified action in respect of any place, animal, bird, vehicle, or other thing; and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-83-2-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>seize and detain any thing.</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-84">
<heading>Offences by bodies corporate</heading>
<num>84.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-84-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>If an offence against the Act committed by a body corporate is shown—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="article-84-1-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>to have been committed with the consent or connivance of an officer; or</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="article-84-1-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>to be attributable to any neglect on his part,</p>
</content>
</level>
<wrapUp>
<p>the officer as well as the body corporate is guilty of the offence and liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.</p>
</wrapUp>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-84-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>If the affairs of a body corporate are managed by its members, paragraph (1) applies in relation to the acts and defaults of a member in connection with his or her functions of management as if he were a director of the body.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-84-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>
In this article, “
<term refersTo="#term-officer" eId="term-officer">officer</term>
”, in relation to a body corporate, means a director, member of the committee of management, chief executive, manager, secretary or other similar officer of the body, or a person purporting to act in any such capacity.
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-85">
<heading>Enforcement</heading>
<num>85.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-85-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>The local authority must enforce this Order.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-85-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>The National Assembly may direct, in relation to cases of a particular description or to particular cases, that it will enforce this Order instead.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
<article eId="article-86">
<heading>Amendment, revocation and savings</heading>
<num>86.</num>
<paragraph eId="article-86-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
In article 2 of the Diseases of Animals (Approved Disinfectants) Order 1978, the definition of “Diseases of Poultry Order” is substituted by—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="body" uk:docName="wsi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="order" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default">
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-diseases-of-poultry-order">Diseases of Poultry Order</term>
” means the Diseases of Poultry (Wales) Order 2003 and the Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (Wales) (No 2) Order 2006;
</p>
</quotedStructure>
<inline name="appendText">,</inline>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="article-86-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>
The Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (Wales) Order 2006
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is revoked but any notice, licence or designation under that Order having effect at the coming into force of this Order remains in force as if it were a notice, licence or designation under this Order.
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</article>
</part>
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<p>
Signed on behalf of the National Assembly for Wales under section 66(1) of the Government of Wales Act 1998
<noteRef href="#c17275751" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>
.
</p>
<block name="signature">
<signature refersTo="#">D. Elis-Thomas</signature>
</block>
<block name="role">
<role refersTo="#">The Presiding Officer of the National Assembly</role>
</block>
<block name="date">
<date date="2006-11-07">7 November 2006</date>
</block>
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