The occupier or other person in charge of premises who knows or suspects that F2any notifiable pest is present on the premises, or any other person who, in the course of his duties or business, becomes aware or suspicious of the presence of such pest on any premises, shall immediately give notice, either orally or in writing, to the Department or an inspector of the presence or suspected presence of such pest. Notification under this paragraph which is given orally shall be confirmed in writing as soon as reasonably practicable.

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In paragraph (1), “notifiable pest”, as regards Northern Ireland, means any regulated pest or any other pest, is not normally present in Northern Ireland and which is likely to be injurious to trees in Northern Ireland.