Burial in the event of a disease outbreak
30.—(1) In accordance with Article 24(1)(c) of the Community Regulation, if there is an outbreak of disease mentioned in List A of the International Office of Epizootic Diseases, on site burning or burial (as defined in Part A of Annex II to Commission Regulation (EC) No. 811/2003) of animal by-products is not an offence if the animal by-product is transported, and buried or burnt, in accordance with–
(a)a notice given by the National Assembly under Article 24(1)(c) authorising disposal in accordance with that provision; and
(b)the provisions of Article 6 of and Part B of Annex II to Commission Regulation (EC) No. 811/2003.
(2) The National Assembly is the competent authority for the purposes of Article 6 of and Part B of Annex II to Commission Regulation (EC) No. 811/2003.