The Sheep Scab Order 1992

Cleansing and disinfection of premises and vehicles

23.—(1) Where premises have been used for the dipping of affected sheep in accordance with any requirement imposed by or under this Order or they are premises to which a notice in Form A relates an inspector may serve a notice in Form H on the occupier of the premises and that person shall by such date as may be specified in the notice–

(a) cleanse and disinfect those parts of the premises which have beenused for, or in connection with, the dipping; and

(b) gather up any fragments of wool from the dipped sheep which are on the premises and–

(i) disinfect them by immersing them in a dipping bath, or

(ii) destroy them.

(2) Where a vehicle is used, or has at any time during the previous 28 days been used, for the carriage of affected sheep, an inspector may serve a notice in Form H on the owner or person in charge of the vehicle and that person shall, by such date as may be specified in the notice, cleanse and disinfect the vehicle and any apparatus or thing used in connection with the carriage of any such sheep in the vehicle in accordance with the provisions of the notice.