PART IINFECTIOUS DISEASES
18Special provisions as to anthrax.
1
Where an animal or carcase on any premises—
a
is or was found to be affected, or to have been affected, with anthrax, or
b
is thought to have been recently in contact with another animal or carcase (including materials derived therefrom) which is known to be, or to have been, affected with anthrax,
2
Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), an authorised officer may in particular require—
a
the cleansing and disinfection of the premises,
b
the cleansing, disinfection or destruction of any article in, or used in, the premises,
c
the disinfection or destruction of clothing worn by persons employed in, or in connection with, the premises,
d
the destruction and disposal of any carcase which is on those premises,
e
the milk from some or all of the animals on the premises to be withheld from sale or distribution until he may authorise such sale or distribution.
3
Any person who fails to comply with a requirement made under subsection (2) shall be guilty of an offence under this Part.
4
F3The Regional Agency may pay compensation to any person who has suffered loss by reason of his compliance with the requirements of this section.
5
Nothing in this section shall affect any functions of the Ministry of Agriculture under the Diseases of Animals Acts (Northern Ireland) 1958 and 1966 or under any other enactment.
6
In this section “carcase” has the meaning assigned to it byF1 Article 2(2) of the Diseases of Animals (Northern Ireland) Order 1981.