The Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (Wales) (No 2) Order 2006

Notification procedures and precautions to be taken where avian influenza is suspectedE+W

9.—(1) A person who has in his or her possession or under his or her charge any bird or bird carcase which has, or which he or she suspects may have, avian influenza must—

(a)immediately notify the [F1Welsh Ministers]; and

(b)take all reasonable steps to ensure that the measures in Schedule 1 are complied with.

(2) A person who examines or inspects any bird or bird carcase, or who analyses any sample taken from any bird or bird carcase, must immediately inform the [F1Welsh Ministers] if—

(a)he or she suspects the presence of avian influenza in the bird or bird carcase; or

(b)he or she detects evidence of antibodies to avian influenza virus in the bird or bird carcase.

(3) A person who examines or inspects any mammal or mammal carcase, or who analyses any sample taken from any mammal or mammal carcase, must immediately inform the [F1Welsh Ministers] if—

(a)he or she suspects the presence of influenza of avian origin in the mammal or mammal carcase; or

(b)he or she detects evidence of antibodies to influenza virus of avian origin in the mammal or mammal carcase.

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