The Avian Influenza (H5N1 in Wild Birds) (England) Order 2006

Powers of inspectors in case of default

23.—(1) If any person fails to comply with a requirement under this Order an inspector may take any steps he considers necessary to ensure the requirement is met or to prevent the spread of avian influenza at the expense of that person.

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

(a)require, by notice, any person to take or refrain from specified action in respect of any place, animal, bird, vehicle, or other thing;

(b)seize and detain any thing.