The Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (Wales) Order 2006

Veterinary measures where avian influenza is suspected or confirmed in vehicles

38.—(1) The National Assembly must, if it suspects that highly pathogenic avian influenza or highly pathogenic avian influenza virus exists in any vehicle or has confirmed that it exists there—

(a) serve a notice on the person in charge of the vehicle informing him or her of this; and

(b) ensure that a veterinary inquiry is carried out in relation to the vehicle.

(2) An inspector who knows or suspects that any poultry or other captive birds in transit are infected or contaminated with avian influenza may serve a notice on the keeper of the bird—

(a) directing movement of the bird to such premises as the inspector thinks fit; and

(b) requiring the detention at such place as the inspector directs of any vehicle, equipment or other thing suspected of being contaminated until it has been cleansed and disinfected as directed by the inspector.

(3) Any expenses arising from the transport of any bird (including feeding, watering and any other expenses incurred in relation to the welfare of the bird) must be paid by its owner.