37.—(1) The occupier or other person in charge of premises who knows or suspects that any pest to which this Article applies 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.
(2) This Article applies to any pest—
(a)which is of a description specified in Schedule 1 or in column 3 of Schedule 2; or
(b)which, although not specified in Schedule 1 or 2, is not normally present in Northern Ireland and which is likely to be injurious to trees in Northern Ireland.