The New Forest (Confirmation of the Byelaws of the Verderers of the New Forest) Order 2010

10.—(1) No person shall cause or allow any horse, bovine animal, sheep or pig belonging to them or in their charge to enter or be at large in the Forest at any time— U.K.

(a) when they know or have reason to suspect that the animal is infected with a contagious or infectious disease;

(b) after they have been notified in writing by the Verderers that they have reasonable grounds for suspecting that the animal is so infected;

(c) after the Verderers, having determined that it is necessary for the purpose of preventing the spread of contagious or infectious disease in the Forest, have issued a notice requiring animals to be removed from the Forest;

(d) when they know or have reason to suspect, or they have been notified in writing by the Verderers that they know or have reason to suspect, that the animal is vicious, mischievous, or likely to cause injury to any person or animal or to damage property; or

(e) when they know or have reason to suspect, or they have been notified in writing by the Verderers that they know or have reason to suspect, that to allow the animal to remain in the Forest would be likely to cause it unnecessary suffering or distress.

(2) A notice under paragraph (1)(c) shall take effect subject to any provisions governing the movement of animals contained in an Order made under the Animal Health Act 1981(1) or in Regulations made under the European Communities Act 1972(2) and, in the case of a disease notifiable under section 15 of the Animal Health Act, shall not be issued without the prior consent of the Secretary of State.

(1)

1981 c. 22.

(2)

1972 c. 68.