Diseases of Poultry (England) Order 2003

Measures where a designated disease is confirmed

8.—(1) Upon confirmation by the Chief Veterinary Officer or by a person authorised by him of the presence of a designated disease on premises, a veterinary inspector—

(a)in the case of poultry shall, and

(b)in the case of other captive birds or racing pigeons, may

by notice served on the occupier or person in charge of the premises, impose, in addition to the restrictions and requirements contained in Part I of Schedule 1 to this Order, the restrictions and requirements contained in Part II of Schedule 1.

(2) A veterinary inspector may also serve such a notice on the occupier or person in charge of suspect premises.

(3) In this article, suspect premises means premises containing poultry, other captive birds or racing pigeons which may, in the opinion of the veterinary inspector, have been exposed to the risk of a designated disease because of the location or configuration of those premises or their contact with premises (in England or elsewhere) where the presence of a designated disease has been confirmed.