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Slaughter at other premises
91.—(1) Where the Department is satisfied that it is necessary to slaughter an animal of a description referred to in regulation 90(1) at premises other than premises licensed under the Fresh Meat (Hygiene and Inspection) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997 an inspector shall serve a notice on the owner or person in charge of the animal –
(a)informing him of the intention to slaughter the animal; and
(b)specifying the period within which representations from the owner or person in charge of the animal may be made to the Department.
(2) After considering any representations received during this period from the owner or person in charge of the animal, the Department shall either –
(a)withdraw the notice of intended slaughter; or
(b)serve a notice on the owner or person in charge of the animal confirming the intended slaughter of the animal.
(3) After service of the notice confirming the intended slaughter of the animal the Department shall slaughter the animal as soon as possible having regard to the requirements of Article 15(2) of, and Chapter B of Annex VIII to, Community TSE Regulation.
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